Job Details

Hourly Production Scheduling Coordinator

Requisition ID: 12370

Location:

Fort Smith, AR, US, 72923

Department: Administration

Travel: No Travel Required

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

(P24903) Production Planner/Scheduler III

Schedule: Friday - Monday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manufacturing Production Scheduling work focuses on scheduling production, processing, assembly,

and packaging activities including: Scheduling the production resources, tools, and equipment

needed for the production process. Selecting and sequencing available resources and required

processing to individual work centers or lines. Implementing scheduling changes due to backlogs,

design changes, machine downtime or material/labor shortages. You would act as the front line for

the Fort Smith facility with the Customer Service team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Individuals in these roles require knowledge of processes and procedures essential to the job.

? May require vocational/technical training but typically does not require a degree.

? Skilled in a range of processes, procedures and systems to carry out assigned tasks or has

developed specialized skills.

? Impacts the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of the facilities.

? Uses 'outside of the box' critical thinking and problem solving skills to modify work, practices,

and processes to achieve results and improve efficiencies.

? Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently, based on

practice and existing precedents or procedures.

? Communication with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside

organizations in a professional and respectful manner is essential to succeed in this role.

? Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance

or sensitive nature to the function of the facilities.

? Work is manual/routine in nature, but involves decision making responsibility for determining

the appropriate course of action.

? Work is normally performed in accordance with procedures/ processes; some tasks may involve

analyses and exercising limited discretion.

? Leads daily and weekly meetings discussing plant operations.

This is a pipeline position for the Salaried Production Scheduler.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

? Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to the production of

Safe Quality Foods.

? Report to the person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in

unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF-related procedures.

? Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits,

validation, and verification activities) as required.

? Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

? Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to

record and/or correct the situation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

? High School education or equivalent

? 4 years relative experience

Must Include this disclaimer in this section:

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or

without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other

duties to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

? Business acumen

? Interpersonal skills

? Tenacity

? Problem Solving Skills

? Self-starter

? Negotiation skills

? Organization skills

? Results oriented

GPI's Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) w/employer matching

• Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Various Voluntary benefits

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (

Nearest Major Market: Fort Smith