General Information
Posting Job Title
Scheduler
Locations
AZ SK Phoenix (Chandler)
Date Posted
21-Jan-2025
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
The Scheduler works in the plant or with employees to make sure operations run on time. In the plant, schedulers prioritize inbound and outbound shipments to make sure that it gets to the end user in a timely matter.
Primary Duties
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Schedule production machines in most cost effective and efficient way possible
• Coordinate all production activity with Sales and Sales Service to insure customers' orders are being handled properly
• Conduct twice-daily scheduling meetings with various personnel to explain shipping deadlines, existing and/or new orders, problems to look out for, etc.
• Supervise staff in the daily routine of scheduling and preparing production reports
• Support and enforce all management directives as they apply to human resources: i.e., rules, policies, etc.
• Oversee ordering and inventory requirements
• All other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a corrugated scheduling department/box plant
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills to the effect he/she must deal with customers and personnel at all levels of the organization
• Good math aptitude
• Computer data entry experience
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.