Production Scheduler/ Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Calyx Containers exists to solve some of the largest problems facing the budding cannabis industry : packaging and inventory management.

Rooted in the cannabis industry, our passion is transforming how people transport, brand, and consume the products they love.

We’ve developed a suite of packaging products for flower, concentrates, joints, in addition to a modular tray system designed to standardize the transportation and reconciliation process.

We’ve made it easier for industries requiring child-resistant packaging to be compliant in a unique and modern way.

At Calyx, we hold sustainability as a core value in all decision making processes. This is the foundation for our mission : to design, manufacture, and sell >

1 billion non-fossil fuel based products. Working towards a closed loop system for 100% product reprocessing, with many products and patents pending, we’re delivering on our promise to improve the way that businesses are run in the legal cannabis industry, and beyond.

The Production Scheduler / Planner will be responsible for ensuring our order to delivery process is monitored and adhered to the company's lead time goals.

Collaborate internally with Production and Sales to communicate priorities and expected delivery dates. You should be detail-oriented, possess strong logical reasoning skills, and demonstrate ease with communicating ideas efficiently and effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that orders are prioritized based on customer requirements, material availability, labor / machinery availability, etc
• Provide daily production schedule to production supervisor
• Ensure adherence to the schedule and collaborate with the production supervisor to problem solve any gaps in schedule adherence
• Communicate regularly with 3rd party vendors to ensure their production / distribution schedule meets our required lead times
• Communicate regularly with 3rd party vendors to update order priority and current constraint in their production lines
• Monitor offsite company owned equipment to ensure that spare parts and preventive maintenance is available / scheduled to reduce downtime
• Point of contact for current status updates of all customer facing Sales Orders
• Monitor and execute purchase orders on production materials
• Work with Vendor Management / Production Manager to communicate bottlenecks with production material vendors
• Assist in assessment of new vendors related to production materials
• Generate and maintain capacity calculations to determine labor needs for all aspects of the production process
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures, work instruction, and reference documents for the role
• Assist Operations Team in stocking purchase order creation as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3+ years of previous experience in a similar role ie Scheduler, Buyer, Demand Planner
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Analytics and reporting experience and skills
• Strong excel / google sheet skills (most work for this role is managed in this software)
• Experience with ERP order entry (NetSuite experience a plus)
• Experience in a printing production environment is a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills from IC to C-Level
• Ability to provide context to key stakeholders on customer facing sales orders
• You have excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• You enjoy independently handling multiple projects at once, and are quick to pivot and adapt confidently in high-pressure situations

MORE ABOUT US :

Our team is composed of bright, hardworking, creative, and highly motivated individuals looking to make an impact on the world.

We seek like-minded colleagues who share our values and want to apply their experience, energy, and enthusiasm to help grow and scale a dynamic business in a rapidly expanding industry.

The Calyx Containers culture fosters the personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment. We operate at a fast pace, demand high personal standards, and offer everyone the opportunity to contribute, skill-build, and develop their talents.

Benefits and Perks offered to full time employees :

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive benefits offerings including : Medical (with company-funded HRA), Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Headspace Care Mental Health support.
• all effective the first day of the month following hire.
• 401(k)
• Ability to make an immediate impact
• Monthly team meetings and frequent social events

An ideal Calyx candidate looks like :

• Has experience in the cannabis and / or packaging industry
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Handles ambiguity with a positive attitude
• Rolls up their sleeves to help their team

How success is measured at Calyx :

First 30 days spent getting to know the company and our team!

Ability to make an immediate impact - we’re growing quickly and want you to help cultivate that!

Living our core values :

X-treme Ownership

Be Quick, But Don’t Hurry

Sustainability Is Multi-Dimensional

We Are Square : Quality Does Not Cut Corners

Customer Is The Only Boss

Earn Success Every Day

The Biggest Failure Is The Failure To Ask For Help

Better Together : Cultivate An Inclusive Environment

Calyx Containers is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe strongly in fair hiring practices and in creating a welcoming environment for all team members.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibilities.

Calyx is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected]. (Please note that applications should not be emailed to this address).

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