Production Planner/Scheduler - Fort Worth (TX)

The Opportunity

The Production Planner is responsible for creating production schedules for manufacturing that maximize efficiency and productivity, and meet customer requirements.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Use knowledge of the production process and machine capabilities to analyze manufacturing orders and create production schedules
• Schedule machines and maintain scheduling board
• Set up bill of materials, routing and book production orders
• Release jobs to production; track orders and production information
• Update schedule and report progress to Manufacturing Support Manager; make schedule/production changes, as needed
• Responsible for Inventory Management for job specific supplies and materials
• Order job specific supplies and roll stock as needed
• Create and/or maintain Daily/Monthly Reports.
• Comply with OSHA and WestRock safety regulations and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

What you will need to succeed: 

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent school work experience; degree preferred.

• 3-5 years’ experience in scheduling or a similar role.

• Must be proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Must be well organized and able to manage multiple tasks.

• Must have good interpersonal communication.

• Must demonstrate superior time management skills.

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to maintain good attendance.

• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

• Must be able to perform essential functions of job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience with KIWI and corrugated industry preferred

• Must have strong mathematical skills

   

  WHAT WE OFFER:

• Corporate culture based on INTEGRITY, RESPECT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EXCELLECE

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential

• A career with a Global Packaging Company where SUSTAINABILITY, SAFETY, AND INCLUSION are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans