Packaging Production Scheduler

Overview:

The Washington Works site currently hasan opportunity available for a Packaging Production Scheduler (Advanced Specialist, Production) to support Autoclave’s packaging process.

The Packaging Production Scheduler is a key member of the production team and will be responsible for maximizing the efficiency of the assets and labor resources to achieve the unit’s production plan.

This is an on-site position in Washington, West Virginia.

• In coordination with Asset Optimizer(AO), Maintenance Scheduler & Packaging Daily Execution Lead (DEL),this roleisresponsible for developing and the ongoing adjustments of the PACK Production Schedule to meet FP completion dates.
  
  PACK production assets include all ACBoxlines, Blending Operations, & MPWBagline.
  
  Any significant changes to the agreed upon production plan must be approved byproduction leadership and communicated to the supply chain team for awareness.
• Ownership of thepackagingproduction schedule processwhichconsists of a 2-Week Soft packaging scheduleforall open FP (finished product) POson each individualproductionasset,andthe
  48-Hour Hard production scheduleby availableassetthat isbased on PO priority,available WIPinventory, and staffing levels.
• Responsible for the creation, distribution, & completed review of campaign packets andpackoutsheets for all FG packaging operations.
• Responsible for managing respective PACK 24/7 & CORE Team Metrics & KPIs
• Production Actual vs. Production Plan by Asset & Total (daily - 24/7 Team, weekly
  - Core Team, Monthly & YTD
  - Unit Team)
• Tote Bin Empty vs. Full Status Report by product/bin type (daily
  - Core Team)
• Tote Bin Location (AC & MPW) Report (daily
  - Core Team)
• OPEN P.O.s (due within 14 days) Status Report by P.O. scheduled completion date (weekly
  - Core Team)
• AC Silo % Full Status (daily
  - Core Team)
• MPW Blender % Full Status (daily
  - Core Team)
• Ability to be cross trained with the Unit Production Coordinator for short-term coverage.
• Responsible for the communication, creation, and execution of pre-generated batches/POs for planned SAP outages to mitigate operations or inventory impact.
• Manages the PO generation, scheduling, and technical communication for PACK TAs in production.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure that all individual actionsandissuedinstructionscomply withoperationalprocedures(SOPs/ODs) and safety standards.
• Maintainsunitstandardsrelated tohousekeeping,quality management systems, personnel policies, and process safety management.
• Models Celanese Core Value Compliance (Stewardship/PSM, Ethics & Respect for People).
• Ensure good communication and relations with
  
  Production
  
  Personnel,Business Planners& Schedulers, S&AOPTeam,Raw Material Coordinators,Unit Leadership Team,and Technical Engineering Staff.

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Aptitude for leading and developing team members.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed.
• Capacity to solve problems and be decisive to ensure business needs are met.
• Troubleshooting experience of general computer & Microsoft app issues.
• Confidence of multitasking in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to take calls and work after hours on an as needed basis.

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

• SAP experience.
• Critical thinking.
• Business acumen related to production process flow, inventory management, and operational costs.
• Sample Manager (LIMS) experience.
• Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit