Site Scheduler at Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs a Site Scheduler, you communicate with customers to take and enter customer orders, and schedule production lines to meet customer orders, while optimizing line efficiencies and warehouse space. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture.  We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. We Offer Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 50 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!Rewards: Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!Advancement: We prioritize promote-from-within!You WillServe as primary contact to our local customers, receiving orders and entering them into the computerActs as liaison between Customers, Conversion, Quality, and Logistics representativesBe responsible for the scheduling of the production lines based on the Business Demand Plan, customer orders, production line availability, and sales forecastsCommunicate with customers regarding issues and complaints, and coordinate actions with Quality representativesUtilize the SAP computer system for inventory verification and production planningOptimize inventory levels while minimizing changeoversFormulate long term production plans for dedicated lines to plan and account for the building of inventoryCommunicate with Finished Goods and Logistics personnel to utilize minimal warehouse space and prepare for any necessary inventory buildsReview raw material needs with Raw Material Planner to ensure adequate inventoriesCoordinate outbound customer shipments with Logistics personnelProvide input regarding site capacity and sourcing of production alternatives as neededAssist with physical inventories as neededParticipate in customer visits and dialogues to improve production and quality deliverablesYou HaveProduction planning and/or customer service experience in a manufacturing environmentBachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong mathematical and analytical skillsFamiliarity with computer applications - SAP experience is beneficialAbility to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environmentYou'll Earn $50,000-$60,000, based on qualifications and experienceAs a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Care.comPet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.