Job Description

We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, 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 that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Is this something you’d 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.

• 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.

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