Job Description

Production Planner/Scheduler Requisition ID: 11813 Location: Solon, OH, US, 44139 Department: Manufacturing & Operations Travel: Up to 25% **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. ( **At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.** **With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.** **If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.** **A World of Difference. Made Possible.** **Production Planner/Scheduler** **MISSION / SUMMARY:** Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of plant to expedite production. Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes priorities for specific customer orders, and revises schedule according to work order specifications, establishes priorities, and evaluate availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment. Follow's the plant's product safety programs (HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, etc.) and Lean initiatives. **JOB FUNCTIONS:** _Job functions include but are not limited to the following_ _._ + Manages daily production needs for the equipment over a 24-48-hour period. + Creates and maintains daily schedule to balance efficiencies and customer needs. + Schedules accordingly to corporate guidelines and inventory goals. + Maintains work in process (WIP) inventories to maintain a minimum inventory level. + Monitors slow moving material. + Requisitions raw paperboard and pallets. + Maintains raw material inventories to maximize inventory turns and remain operational. + Ensures scheduling meets shipping commitments to all customers. + Advises customer service of any unplanned delays in shipping commitments. + Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work, to provide information on scheduling changes, and to schedule preventative maintenance on equipment. + Reviews and communicates production commitments to shipping. + Researches, complies, and prepares reports as directed. + Ensures plant's compliance to 3rd party Functional Control / Pre-Requisite program requirements including HACCP, SQF, and other customer-mandated programs. + Conducts annual training in HACCP, GMP's, Food defense, and Allergens. + Provides support in the plant's Lean activities. + Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork. **EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:** + Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards + Familiar with Food defense compliance standards + Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research skills + Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors **SCHEDULE DEMANDS:** + General schedule is a 9-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedule; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. + Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, or riding. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** + Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 9-hours. + Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting required. + Simple and power grasping with both right and left hands is required. + Occasional Lifting up to 25 lbs. + Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. + Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment. **Pay Range:** **$61,920.00** - **$77,400.00** **Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. ( **​** **Nearest Major Market:** Cleveland

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