As a Site Scheduler, you communicate with customers to take and enter customer orders, and schedule production lines to meet customer orders, while optimizing line efficiencies and warehouse space. At Plastipak, we take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.
We Offer
Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 50 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!
Rewards: Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!
Advancement We prioritize promote-from-within!
You Will
Serve as primary contact to our local customers, receiving orders and entering them into the computer
Acts as liaison between Customers, Conversion, Quality, and Logistics representatives
Be responsible for the scheduling of the production lines based on the Business Demand Plan, customer orders, production line availability, and sales forecasts
Communicate with customers regarding issues and complaints, and coordinate actions with Quality representatives
Utilize the SAP computer system for inventory verification and production planning
Optimize inventory levels while minimizing changeovers
Formulate long term production plans for dedicated lines to plan and account for the building of inventory
Communicate with Finished Goods and Logistics personnel to utilize minimal warehouse space and prepare for any necessary inventory builds
Review raw material needs with Raw Material Planner to ensure adequate inventories
Coordinate outbound customer shipments with Logistics personnel
Provide input regarding site capacity and sourcing of production alternatives as needed
Assist with physical inventories as needed
Participate in customer visits and dialogues to improve production and quality deliverables
You Have
Production planning and/or customer service experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Familiarity with computer applications - SAP experience is beneficial
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products. A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.
As part of a team driven by innovation and committed to sustainability, associates support our operations around the globe allowing us to provide packaging for some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands.
Guided by solid values and principles, Plastipak is an organization of opportunities. We are proud to invest in our associates—offering a safe, positive and collaborative environment where they can succeed and grow their careers.
From technicians and engineers to operators and analysts, Plastipak has countless rewarding and challenging opportunities available for those seeking a career in the packaging industry. Explore a career at Plastipak for the opportunity to improve the way consumers experience packaging worldwide.
For more information about Plastipak, visit plastipak.com.
