The Production Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling production activities within the production teams (i.e. press, folding, gluing and etc.) to ensure efficient workflow, on-time order completion, and optimal use of equipment and labor. This role works closely with customer service, production supervisors, and purchasing to prioritize jobs, monitor production progress, and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer delivery commitments.
Preferred Qualifications- Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules.
- Sequence manufacturing orders to maximize machine efficiency while minimizing changeover time.
- Balance production priorities based on customer due dates, capacity, labor availability, and material constraints.
- Continuously adjust schedules to accommodate equipment downtime, staffing changes, rush orders, and unexpected production issues.
- Monitor production progress throughout each shift and make real-time schedule adjustments as needed.
- Maintain schedule accuracy within the ERP/MRP system.
- Review customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
- Coordinate production requirements across multiple departments.
- Ensure manufacturing schedules support company service level goals.
- Identify production bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyze workflow to improve throughput and reduce lead times.
- Work closely with Customer Service regarding customer priorities and delivery commitments.
- Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials are available prior to production.
- Collaborate with Warehouse personnel regarding inventory availability.
- Communicate scheduling priorities to Production Supervisors and Leads.
- Partner with Maintenance regarding planned downtime and equipment availability.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and 5+ years of sourcing and purchasing experience (manufacturing or distribution preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and 3+ years of sourcing and purchasing experience (manufacturing or distribution preferred)
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience using ERP systems or production scheduling software
- High attention to detail and accuracy
What We Do
CCL Label is the world's leading packaging solutions company, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative and sustainable labeling and packaging. The company provides high-quality, customized labeling solutions for a diverse range of global industries, focusing on enhancing brand visibility and product protection through advanced printing technologies and materials to meet the needs of an international client base.
