• Production Planner/Scheduler III

    Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Fort Smith, AR)


    Production Planner/Scheduler III

     

    Requisition ID: 12397

    Location:

    Fort Smith, AR, US, 72923

     

    Department: Manufacturing & Operations

     

    Travel: No Travel Required

     

    At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

     

    With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

     

    If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

     

    A World of Difference. Made Possible.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Manufacturing Production Scheduling work focuses on scheduling production, processing, assembly, and packaging activities including: Scheduling the production resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process. Selecting and sequencing available resources and required processing to individual work centers or lines. Implementing scheduling changes due to backlogs, design changes, machine downtime or material/labor shortages. You would act as the front line for the Fort Smith facility with the Customer Service team.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Direct support to Production Control Manager, Department Manager, and New Business initiatives.

    + Backfill Production Control Manager in the event of vacation, personal time off, etc.Individuals in these roles require knowledge of processes and procedures essential to the job.

    + May require vocational/technical training but typically does not require a degree.Skilled in a range of processes, procedures and systems to carry out assigned tasks or has developed specialized skills.

    + Impacts the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of the facilities.

    + Uses 'outside of the box' critical thinking and problem solving skills to modify work, practices, and processes to achieve results and improve efficiencies.

    + Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently, based on practice and existing precedents or procedures.

    + Communication with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations in a professional and respectful manner is essential to succeed in this role.

    + Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance or sensitive nature to the function of the facilities.

    + Work is manual/routine in nature but involves decision making responsibility for determining the appropriate course of action.

    + Work is normally performed in accordance with procedures/ processes; some tasks may involve analyses and exercising limited discretion.

    SAFE QUALITY FOODS:

    + Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.

    + Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.

    + Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.

    + Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

    + Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    + High School education or equivalent

    + 4 years relative experience, experience working in manufacturing is a plus

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel

    + Familiar with ERP systems, experience with SAP is a plus

    + Strong customer service skills with the ability to ensure effective communication and problem resolution

     

    The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

    KEY COMPETENCIES:

    + Business acumen

    + Interpersonal skills

    + Tenacity

    + Problem Solving Skills

    + Self-starter

    + Negotiation skills

    + Organization skills

    + Results oriented

     

    Pay Range:** **$49,600.00** - **$62,000.00

     

    Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)

     

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    **Nearest Major Market:** Fort Smith