Production Scheduler

Plant Scheduler

Take your career to the next level in manufacturing operations! Ready to make a real impact on production efficiency? We're hiring a Plant Scheduler to join our Operations Planning team in our Bloomington, Indiana, location! This role is at the heart of our manufacturing operations — coordinating production schedules, aligning resources, and ensuring our customers receive their products on time. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love solving complex logistical challenges, this is the opportunity for you!

This is a day shift position reporting to the Materials Manager.

• Production Schedule Development & Optimization – Develop effective and efficient press schedules using production orders to meet customer requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiencies across machines and downstream operations
• Material & Resource Coordination – Confirm graphics and raw materials are available to support the press schedule prior to production; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and minimize aged raw material inventory
• Schedule Communication & Publishing – Publish and communicate production schedules to all relevant stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner; coordinate daily with associates and support groups across all operational areas and shifts
• Customer & Stakeholder Communication – Communicate regularly with Customer Delivery Associates (CDAs) to meet customer needs and manage expectations; keep management and stakeholders proactively informed of production progress, potential issues, and schedule changes
• Performance Tracking & Reporting – Track production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and investigate orders produced short or over to determine root causes; create reports, schedules, and production plans using Excel and PRISM
• Problem Resolution & Continuous Improvement – Identify and resolve issues related to production delays, material shortages, and other operational challenges; implement changes to optimize scheduling efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall plant performance

• Age:
  Must be 18+ years old
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience
• Experience in a manufacturing scheduling or production planning role is preferred
• Assessments:
  Must pass drug screening and background check
• Internal candidates must demonstrate behaviors consistent with our Core Values and be in good performance standing with no disciplinary issues

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment when required, including exposure to noise, temperature variation, and industrial equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility
• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Visual acuity to read computer screens, reports, and documentation
• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and perform efficient data entry
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate multi-level facilities
• Hearing ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required PPE on production floor (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses)

• Production Scheduling – Proven ability to develop and maintain accurate, efficient production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple competing priorities
• Manufacturing Knowledge – Understanding of flexible packaging manufacturing processes, including lamination, printing, and slitting operations, with the ability to troubleshoot complex production challenges
• Material & Resource Coordination – Knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination to ensure resource availability and meet production targets
• Technical Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PRISM software, with the ability to work effectively within scheduling database systems
• Advanced Excel Skills – Preferred proficiency in advanced Excel features, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, advanced IF functions (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, AVERAGE IFS), and data visualization tools
• Data Analysis & Reporting – Strong analytical skills with the ability…