Title:  Production Planner/Scheduler I

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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.

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Summary:
The Scheduler/Planner is responsible for planning and establishing production schedules for all assigned machines at the Visalia facility. Production schedules must be in accordance with sales forecast, lead times, production capacity, and customer demand. The Scheduler/Planner monitors inventory levels at all times to make sure production materials are available at any point in time. Once the Production Schedule is created, it is monitored throughout the process to make sure orders are delivered on time to the customers.   The Scheduler/Planner ensures all customer needs and proper inventory levels are maintained by working closely with the Production, Distribution, Customer Service, Coated Paperboard, and Outside Vendors. 

Knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of manufacturing process required
Must have experience with planning/scheduling
Experience with Master Production Schedule preferred 
Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Organizational and problem solving skills required
Must possess good interpersonal skills to be able to get along well with others (cohesion) while effectively handling internal pressures
Ability to give direction and interact with Plant Leadership individually and group settings
Must have excellent time management abilities
Must understand and provide basics of customer care
Must be willing to work as part of a team or lead a team when called upon
Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks requiring flexibility, also the ability to prioritize and complete all duties
Must be computer literate in excel, word processing programs, and email
Logistics planning software experience preferred
Supply chain management experience or any related discipline preferred

Pay Range:   [[24.00]] - [[27.00]]

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible.  Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

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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