Production Scheduler

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

The Macon plant was built in 1967. It manufactures egg cartons, lunch trays, and shake trays. The Macon plant has approximately 218 employees. Macon was awarded World-Class Safety in  2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Macon also received the Operational Performance Plant of the year in 2015 and 2016 and Food Plant of the Year in 2016. The Macon plant has recently reached out to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and will be collecting canned and dried goods for the less fortunate.

Purpose:

The Scheduler focuses on the high-level management of production schedule for the plant. It is the main contact between the plant and corporate planning and is essential for corporate planning and plant operations alignment. Daily interdepartmental communication required to help the entire plant achieve established goals and KPI’s. Key performance includes but not totally limited to safety, quality, and productivity, efficiency, on time shipments, inventory levels and financial results.

Essential Functions and scope of responsibility:

• Create and maintain master production schedule on daily basis.
• Communicate with corporate planning frequently for high-level planning of plant, production timing, and maintenance.
• Ensure that every employee involved in the production process has a clear understanding of what is required to meet the order and needs of customers.
• Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved.
• Use labor and resources in the most cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate MRP process and manage inventory levels.
• Help rectify and/or reconcile output & financial differences and inaccuracies.
• Maintain master data for packaging components, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Analyze production floor status through input/output control reporting.

Production Schedule Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in supply-chain or related field, bachelor is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with computers and applications.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • SAP Experience preferred.
  • Blue Yonder experience desired.
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable amounts of complex data.
• Change agent – skill with enabling, change, strong influencing abilities.

Physical requirements

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:

· Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)

· Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)

· Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)

· Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (occasional)

Working conditions

An individual that works in the Production Scheduler position:

· Must be available for on-call requests.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates/BA in manufacturing, logistics or business or related field or equivalent, preferred.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

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