Planner / Scheduler

Planner / Scheduler

Description

Position Title:

Planner / Scheduler

Pay Rate : $68,300 to $80,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Lexington, KY

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for scheduling machine operations and coordinating all production activity with customer service and shipping to ensure all orders are delivered on time.

• Utilizing the KIWI system the scheduler will plan schedules for both the corrugator and converting departments. Orders shall be scheduled according to customer priorities, paper size, and related specifications. Working closely with Customer Service the successful candidate will lead the daily production meetings communicating production status, special resources needed, and delivery dates. The scheduler will also help manage overruns, shortages, trials, and on-time delivery.

• Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer orders and/or material shortages.

• Support manufacturing safety, quality, throughput, and waste initiatives and associated objectives

• Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.

• Responsible for managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Sales, Customer Service, Containerboard and logistics on the purchasing of roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.

• Manage inbound shipments of roll stock with railroad and trucking vendors.

• Inventory management and purchasing of raw materials.

• Responsible for managing lawn care, snow removal, vending, and janitorial services.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED

• Customer focused

• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team, multi-task, and manage conflicting priorities

• Strong basic math skills including fractions

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Dealing with ambiguity

• Systems experience

• Priority setting

• Time management and organizational skills

• Courage to do the unpopular

• Ability to problem-solve quickly in high pressure situations

• Action oriented

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting ~~~.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact ~~~ or ~~~.

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Location

LEXINGTON, KY, US, 40509

Category: Manufacturing

Date: May 2, 2024

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