The Production Scheduler is responsible for all functions of purchasing and scheduling related to packaging materials and dunnage including requisitions, purchase orders, inventory routines, scheduling, and returns.
Responsibilities:
Create production schedule and coordinate planned production between operations, warehouse, and sales teams
Maintain packaging material inventories, including dunnage and recyclables, to deliver planned production
Assist storeroom department with the ordering of inventory and non-inventory parts, working with departments to meet budget and costs, while meeting component specifications
Collaborate with the procurement team in vendor selection, price negotiation, and product selection as needed
Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department
Minimum skills / qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel up to 5%
Preferred skills / qualifications:
Associate's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
Prior experience with SAP
Prior experience with food safety
Two (2) years in a leadership role
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Prior experience working with lean manufacturing, kaizens, and 5S
Compensation:
The base annual salary range for this role is between $68,200.00 and $102,400.00 per year. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
This role is eligible to participate in the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan. The bonus incentive program is based on total company performance.
Benefits Offered:
Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

We are a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. We operate 60 production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, has underpinned our rapid growth over the past two decades.
The people that make up Ardagh share much more than a strong brand and an excellent reputation, we each share a common vision: to be the preferred packaging partner to brand owners around the world. The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around the company’s Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence.