Plant Scheduler

Scheduler Production Planning

The Scheduler is responsible for overseeing the high-level management of the plant's production schedule. Acting as the primary liaison between the plant and corporate planning, this role ensures alignment between corporate strategy and plant operations. Daily interdepartmental communication is essential to help the facility meet established goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). These KPIs include, but are not limited to, safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, on-time shipments, inventory levels, and financial performance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule on a daily basis.
• Collaborate closely with corporate planning to coordinate high-level production timing and plant maintenance.
• Ensure all production personnel clearly understand order requirements and customer expectations.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve scheduling-related issues efficiently.
• Optimize labor and resources for cost-effective production.
• Oversee the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and manage inventory levels.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely fulfillment of supply needs.
• Identify, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies in production output and financial records.
• Maintain master data for packaging components, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Analyze production floor performance using input / output control reports.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Novolex is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $71,300-$118,800.

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 hrcompliance@novolex.com.