Preprint Production Scheduler Position Available In Douglas, Georgia

Job

ID ATR52743

Posting Job Title Pre Production Scheduler
Locations GA Lithia Springs
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 25-Jun-2025
Relocation Support No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (

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SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a d purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
The Opportunity
The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating production schedules for manufacturing that safely and efficiently maximize plant production and minimizes cost to produce a quality product within specifications to customers. Their goal is to employ adequate service levels and product available to customers while being the liaison to the Customer Support, Supply & Operations Planning processes. How you will impact

Smurfit Westrock:

Schedule production across multiple shifts to include:
Establish daily production plan(s) Track orders and production information, adjust as necessary Maintain superior customer satisfaction through on-time if full delivery Daily coordination with production, customer service, graphics, maintenance, and shipping Responsible to ensure maximum utilization and efficiency of all assets, including: Maintain maximum possible total product availability Maintain flexibility to make optimum use of assets control business cost through schedule/mix management
minimize freight costs through disciplined schedule management minimize paper waste and paper substitutions
minimize downtime, change orders, and manpower
Optimize the network through proactive order management flexing between locations and assets resulting in increased throughput, decreased cost to serve and maximum service
Create and maintain reports for above responsibilities ensuring alignment to goals
Generate machine capacity plans as part of the Demand & Supply Planning Process
Analyze machine run metrics to ensure availability is consistent with demand Manage and update the speed and availability data by machine that drive the supply demand model in support of the IBP process capacity allocation by account for those w capacity is reserved
Collaborate with all functional business units to ensure alignment of strategic initiatives In sold out cycles, work w/ Customer Support and Inventory management to maximize sales order/replenishment and execute customer priorities. In under sold cycles, work with Customer Support, Demand, and Inventory management teams to identify opportunities to optimally utilize available capacity. Maintain standards, rules, exceptions, and customer tolerances Perform other duties as assigned by manager that fall within the scope and level of role What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree Preferred
APICS Certification Preferred 1-5 years’ experience in a process manufacturing environment (scheduling preferred) Strong analytical skills Ability tomunicate clearly and effectively Ability to plan andanizing workload
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills,petencies and potential
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and !
A career with a global packagingpany w Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce w everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.