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Manufacturing Production Scheduler

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Novolex

Vancouver, WA (In Person)

$74,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 21 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Company Overview Why Choose Us? 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 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment 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. Job Description Manufacturing Production Scheduler Vancouver, WA Compensation Includes Starting pay rate $31.50
  • $40/hour
  • depending on experience Available Shift 8 hour shift, Monday
  • Friday Overview The Production Scheduler is responsible for proactively maintaining and continuously improving the production schedule.
The production schedule is the plan the plant uses to produce finished goods in an efficient manner, enabling us to service our customers, both internal and external. The Production Scheduler is responsible for complete and accurate communication to all levels of the Supply Chain Team, providing the necessary information in a clear and concise manner, enabling the group to achieve the performance level necessary to provide exemplary service. They are responsible for buying and maintaining inventory for manufacturing purposes. Responsibilities Calculate figures such as required amounts of labor, materials, and manufacturing costs, using production schedules, MRP/MPS system and reports, calculators, or computers Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information, so that status reports can be completed Confer with Plant Supervisors, Operators, Procurement, Distribution and Customer Service to coordinate production and shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays Examine documents, materials, and products while monitoring work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications Maintain accurate production schedule, providing data to Procurement in order to ensure that inventories of materials and supplies are available to facilitate efficiencies and meet production demands Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel, material requirements, and material priorities Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with Management, Customer Service, and Production Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments Work with New Product Setup to establish Bills of Material (BOM), routings, and information on required equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections Plan production commitments and timetables for business units, specific programs, and/or jobs, using sales forecasts. Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, and changes to cost estimates Monitor production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures, using this information for Continuous Improvement activities such as maintenance of routings and BOM's, increasing accuracy of production schedule and efficiency reporting Lead Small Group meetings involving Safety Committee objectives, SQF requirements and documentation. Hold weekly Toolbox meetings with production personnel to help translate Company objectives so everyone is working toward the same goals Print, reconcile, and maintain records for cycle counts Utilize ERP and other online tools for Inventory management Confirm/create purchases and maintain open POs Requirements Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in a business, technical or behavioral science discipline or a combination of education and 5-10 years of work-related experience equivalent to a four-year college degree required Knowledge of arithmetic, structured problem-solving tools, and their applications, using these abilities to analyze and create proactive solutions to reduce or eliminate problems in production and enhancing our ability to service customers, both internal and external Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions, involving as many resources as necessary to bring the issue to quick and accurate resolution, involving department and plant management on an "as needed" basis Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with suppliers, customers, management, and peers Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods Microsoft Office knowledge with an emphasis in Excel, working with and creating Pivot Tables Previous experience in ERP systems including PRMS or SAP Strong knowledge of forecasting and demand planning Strong communications skills as you will interface with the Factory Manager, Plant Supervisors and Operators, Corporate Procurement, Distribution, and Customer Service #INDQSR Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits 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. Community Engagement 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. Training and Development 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 Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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