Job Description

Scheduler

If you’re looking for a company that will invest in you as much as you invest in them, Pratt Industries is the place for you! We value your knowledge, skills, and experience by providing competitive pay, quick benefits, and unparalleled career growth opportunities.

Perks of Pratt?

• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• Paid holidays from Day 1
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 6 Months: PAID vacation days
• 12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave

The responsibility of the Scheduler is to schedule machines and coordinate with the machine operators to ensure that all jobs are completed on time. This includes:

• Creating and maintaining the machine schedule: This involves taking into account job priorities, machine availability, operator availability, and estimated completion times.
• Monitoring progress and making adjustments: As jobs are completed or unexpected issues arise (e.g., machine breakdowns, material delays), the scheduler must adapt the schedule to keep production flowing smoothly.
• Communicating with machine operators: This includes providing clear instructions about job assignments, answering questions, and addressing any concerns they may have.

• Coordinating with other departments: The scheduler may need to communicate with sales, production planning, or maintenance to ensure that all necessary resources are available and that the schedule aligns with overall business goals.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: When issues arise that impact the schedule, the scheduler is responsible for finding solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Maintaining records: Keeping accurate records of machine utilization, job completion times, and any issues encountered can help improve future scheduling efficiency.
• Prioritize the unloading process and improve on-time delivery
• Conduct scheduling meetings with various staff members to explain shipping deadlines, existing and/or new orders, and any outstanding issues or problems.
• Work closely with the Purchaser to ensure responsibilities are being met
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Top candidates will possess the following Skills/Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a corrugated scheduling department and/or box plant operation
• Demonstrate good computer data entry skills

What you’ll need to be successful

Key Duties and Success Factors

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production reports, technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes. Ability to write business reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside company officials.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts related to production scheduling as well as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and measurements furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Technical Skills

• Product and machinery specifications
• Computer data entry
• Quality standards --- (e.g. ISO 9001/2000 and EMS 14001)

Performance Measurements

The performance of the Scheduler will be measured as follows:

Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfaction, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager.

Personal growth - Each year, there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the manager and supervisor.

Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.

Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Qualifications

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by “harvesting the urban forest."

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.