Plant Scheduler

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food beverage and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin paper molded fiber aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories 250 brands and over 39000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Scheduler is responsible for overseeing the high-level management of the plants production schedule. Acting as the primary liaison between the plant and corporate planning this role ensures alignment between corporate strategy and plant operations. Daily interdepartmental communication is essential to help the facility meet established goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). These KPIs include but are not limited to safety quality productivity efficiency on-time shipments inventory levels and financial performance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule on a daily basis.
• Collaborate closely with corporate planning to coordinate high-level production timing and plant maintenance.
• Ensure all production personnel clearly understand order requirements and customer expectations.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve scheduling-related issues efficiently.
• Optimize labor and resources for cost-effective production.
• Oversee the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and manage inventory levels.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely fulfillment of supply needs.
• Identify reconcile and resolve discrepancies in production output and financial records.
• Maintain master data for packaging components work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.
• Analyze production floor performance using input/output control reports.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field (Bachelors degree preferred).
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers employees and vendors.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP (preferred)
• Blue Yonder (desired)
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data.
• Ability to drive change and influence others effectively.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65000-$75000 bonus benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. At Novolex it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance flexible spending and health savings accounts paid vacation and sick days paid parental leave paid holidays and wellness program.

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With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

At Novolex giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union) and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices including but not limited to selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race color national origin sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity religion handicap or disability genetics citizenship status service member or veteran status or any other category protected by federal state or local law. Any individual who because of his or her disability needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Companys application process should contact .

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