Scheduler

Qualifications:

Job Summary:

The scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to ensure jobs are completed on time, efficiently, and according to customer requirements. Oversee all stages of production, monitor progress, and ensure material availability while adhering to company policies and safety standards.

Supervisor Responsibility:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review daily customer orders and create manufacturing plans considering lead times, resource availability, and production capacity.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in ERP system (QAD), ensuring ongoing accuracy and timely updates as required.
• Monitor production progress, address delays or issues, and communicate changes promptly to Customer Service, Production Manager, and General Manager.
• Monitor PFC on a daily basis through SharePoint and promptly address any discrepancies.
• Coordinate schedules with Production Manager and Shift Supervisors and maintain daily updates on plant status and order progress.
• Purchase raw materials and manage resource inventory based on production requirements when needed.
• Review raw material availability, inventory levels and tooling carefully prior to production scheduling to ensure accurate and efficient planning.
• Manage raw material requisitions and inventory levels in coordination with Purchasing and Warehouse teams.
• Identify risks that may affect production schedules and develop proactive solutions.
• Prepare and share regular reports and metrics on order status, delivery performance, and process improvements.
• Work closely with manufacturing and customer service departments to implement scheduling best practices, gang jobs and meet customer delivery expectations.
• Lead or participate in production meetings, safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and coordination across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (QAD preferred, SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards acceptable).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, dashboards).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain, or related field experience
• At least three years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations.
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory Management) or CSCP certification a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer.
• Occasionally moves up to 50 lbs. across office for various needs.

Salary range: $64,000 – 74,000 actual compensation will be based on experience.

About Us:

CCL Industries Inc. employs approximately 26,300 people operating 213 production facilities in 42 countries with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, and Framingham, Massachusetts. CCL is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and specialty extruded film materials for a wide range of decorative, instructional, functional and security applications for government institutions and large global customers in the consumer packaging, healthcare & chemicals, consumer electronic device and automotive markets. Extruded & laminated plastic tubes, aluminum aerosols & specialty bottles, folded instructional leaflets, precision decorated & die cut components, electronic displays, polymer bank note substrate and other complementary products and services are sold in parallel to specific end-use markets. Avery is the world’s largest supplier of labels, specialty converted media and software solutions for short-run digital printing applications for businesses and consumers available alongside complementary products sold through distributors, mass market stores and e-commerce retailers. Checkpoint is a leading developer of RF and RFID based technology systems for loss prevention and inventory management applications, including labeling and tagging solutions, for the retail and apparel industries worldwide. Innovia is a leading global producer of specialty, high-performance, multi-layer, surface-engineered films for label, packaging and security applications. The Company is partly backward integrated into materials science with capabilities in polymer extrusion, adhesive development, coating & lamination, surface engineering and metallurgy, deployed as needed across the four business segments.

With global presence and the resources of over 26,300 strong, opportunities with CCL Label are endless!

Salary : $64,000 - $74,000