Production Planner Scheduler

Job Description We are seeking a Planner Scheduler to be located at our corrugated container plant in Gastonia, NC. The focus of the Planner Scheduler position is the scheduling of the plant production. The Planner Scheduler works closely with all Customer Service groups, personnel, and transportation staff to manage the plant production schedule in a manner that allows for an orderly flow of production to customers, while minimizing costs. The overview of responsibility includes monitoring and effectively utilizing the receiving capabilities of the individual internal box plants to maintain appropriate inventory levels while scheduling open order and effectively employing the master schedule, ensuring orders are scheduled and sequenced to meet on-time delivery and the order fulfillment objectives.Summary of DutiesUses knowledge of the production process and machine capabilities to analyze manufacturing orders and create production schedulesSchedule machines and maintain scheduling boardSet up bill of materials, routing and book production ordersRelease jobs to production; track orders and production informationUpdate schedule and report progress to Production Manager; make schedule/production changes, as neededResponsible for Inventory Management for job specific supplies and materialsOrder job specific supplies as neededCreate and/or maintain Daily/Monthly ReportsSummary of RequirementsStrong written & oral communication skills (experience necessary)Strong problem solving and analytical skillsAbility to resolve conflicts and drive teamworkExcellent time management skills - ability to be proactive and acknowledge priorityProject management skillsKnowledge and professional use of Windows applications & Microsoft Office (experience necessary)Knowledge of production capabilities and other department operationsAbility to work with inventory systems and reports.Excellent written and communication skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsCompany DescriptionC.L Rabb is an agile and quickly growing company. We manufacture many different types of corrugated products that are used in a global marketplace.Company DescriptionC.L Rabb is an agile and quickly growing company. We manufacture many different types of corrugated products that are used in a global marketplace.