Corrugator Scheduler

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

The Corrugator Scheduler is responsible for scheduling orders on the corrugator to satisfy customer and internal requirements. Communicates production status to customer service, sales, and plant production personnel. Identifies potential problems in meeting schedules and recommends solutions.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Establish, monitor and adjust corrugator production schedules to maximize machine efficiency and ensure customer orders are completed on time. 
• Modify production schedule as necessary to prioritize and/or expedite orders based on customer requirements.
• Identify potential problems in meeting schedules and recommend solutions.
• Produce run sheets for corrugator.
• Participate in production meeting and provide updates as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years’ of scheduling or customer service experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures regarding corrugated manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook computer systems including experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and manufacturing scheduling software.
• Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed and may be required to work overtime.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Some college coursework.
• Previous customer service experience in the corrugated industry. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $60k-70k
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.  

• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000