Title:  Production Planner/Scheduler II

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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.

This position is responsible for coordinating the plant functions for production scheduling to ensure the efficient and on-line delivers for customer demand. Organizes and executes scheduling and capacity planning processes for various product lines and equipment.

Job Functions:

• Coordinates the tasks of planners in scheduling of all machines, processes and production activities within the plant.
• Coordinates information flow to the operating departments via production schedules and daily communications.
• Process orders and create schedule for equipment.
• Updates daily schedule to balance efficiencies and customer needs.
• Manages daily production needs for the equipment over a 24-48 hr period.
• Maintains work in process (WIP) inventories to maintain minimum inventory levels.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work, to provide information on scheduling changes, and to schedule preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Researches, complies, and prepares reports as directed.
• Ensures scheduling maintains shipping commitments for effective service to all customers and advises sales of any unplanned delays. Coordinates with shipping department to meet customer needs.
• Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork).
• Backup other members of the department as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Ability to plan and execute, establish procedures, problem-solve and prioritize.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and possess strong decision-making skills.
• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation and accuracy.
• Experience with SAP, Excel and general database knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Pay Range:   $53,920.00 - $67,400.00

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.

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