Production Scheduler

About this role

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS!

Ready to make a real impact on production efficiency? We're hiring a Plant Scheduler to join our Operations Planning team in our Bloomington, Indiana, location! This role is at the heart of our manufacturing operations — coordinating production schedules, aligning resources, and ensuring our customers receive their products on time. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love solving complex logistical challenges, this is the opportunity for you!

This is a day shift position reporting to the Materials Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL DO   Your Day-to-Day:   • Production Schedule Development & Optimization – Develop effective and efficient press schedules using production orders to meet customer requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiencies across machines and downstream operations 

• Material & Resource Coordination – Confirm graphics and raw materials are available to support the press schedule prior to production; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and minimize aged raw material inventory 

• Schedule Communication & Publishing – Publish and communicate production schedules to all relevant stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner; coordinate daily with associates and support groups across all operational areas and shifts 

• Customer & Stakeholder Communication – Communicate regularly with Customer Delivery Associates (CDAs) to meet customer needs and manage expectations; keep management and stakeholders proactively informed of production progress, potential issues, and schedule changes 

• Performance Tracking & Reporting – Track production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and investigate orders produced short or over to determine root causes; create reports, schedules, and production plans using Excel and PRISM 

• Problem Resolution & Continuous Improvement – Identify and resolve issues related to production delays, material shortages, and other operational challenges; implement changes to optimize scheduling efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall plant performance 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED   Requirements:   • Age: Must be 18+ years old 

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience 

• Experience in a manufacturing scheduling or production planning role is preferred 

• Assessments: Must pass drug screening and background check 

• Internal candidates must demonstrate behaviors consistent with our Core Values and be in good performance standing with no disciplinary issues 

Physical Demands:   • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment when required, including exposure to noise, temperature variation, and industrial equipment 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility  

• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally  

• Visual acuity to read computer screens, reports, and documentation  

• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and perform efficient data entry 

• Ability to climb stairs and navigate multi-level facilities  

• Hearing ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment 

• Ability to wear required PPE on production floor (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses) 

  Essential Skills:   • Production Scheduling – Proven ability to develop and maintain accurate, efficient production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple competing priorities 

• Manufacturing Knowledge – Understanding of flexible packaging manufacturing processes, including lamination, printing, and slitting operations, with the ability to troubleshoot complex production challenges 

• Material & Resource Coordination – Knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination to ensure resource availability and meet production targets 

• Technical Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PRISM software, with the ability to work effectively within scheduling database systems 

• Advanced Excel Skills – Preferred proficiency in advanced Excel features, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, advanced IF functions (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIFS), and data visualization tools 

• Data Analysis & Reporting – Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex production data, track performance metrics, and generate actionable insights and reports 

• Communication Skills – Exceptional written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration across all organizational levels and functional areas 

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Proven ability to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, production delays, and material shortages proactively and efficiently 

• Organization & Attention to Detail – Strong organizational and logistics management abilities with close attention to detail and efficient data entry skills 

• Multitasking & Adaptability – Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while adapting quickly to changing production requirements and customer needs 

• Collaboration – Strong active listening skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, make accommodations as needed, and build effective working relationships 

• Continuous Improvement – Ability to identify opportunities and implement changes that optimize scheduling efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall plant performance 

 ​ WHAT TO EXPECT   Work Environment:   • Setting: Primarily office-based with regular plant floor exposure 

• Conditions: Moderate noise levels from production equipment; occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, and temperature variation on the plant floor 

• Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility for operational needs; occasional overtime during peak production periods 

• Team Environment: Daily collaboration with production associates, CDAs, Planner Analysts, and support groups in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

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