Scheduler/Planner Folding Carton and Corrugated

GOLDEN WEST PACKAGING GROUP

🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
1 day ago

Graphic Design

Equity
Pension

1 day ago

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Who is Golden West Packaging Group (GWPG)?

We are a leading West Coast mill-independent specialty packaging and printing business. We are the people behind the innovative packaging solutions that make it possible for our customers’ products to reach our community – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between.

With 13 manufacturing facilities primarily in California and Washington state, our extensive production capabilities include structural and graphic design, value-added converting, flexographic printing, and lithographic lamination. Our advanced, environmentally sustainable packaging solutions serve a wide range of well-known customer brands across multiple industries including agriculture, food services, medical device, food products, wineries, high tech, pharma, cosmetics and many more!

Why is Golden West Packaging Group THE place to work?

We are a well-established, growing company in a stable industry that is re-imagining itself to be a place where everyone knows everyone, where you can make a difference, and where you can learn and grow professionally.

We are focused on safety and building an employee-centric work environment where team members can experience camaraderie, relevance, and career advancement.

As the packaging and logistics sector continues to grow, we’re growing with it and creating new opportunities. Come make your mark at a company that strives to celebrate your individuality, skills, and talents.

At Golden West Packaging Group, you’ll feel the difference and make a difference

The Role You’ll Play

The Scheduler position manages and oversees the workflow of folding carton and corrugated production orders with the highest level of accuracy, efficiency, and quality. Expedites the day-to-day scheduling and planning of plant material flow, production, and shipment as well as conferring with department managers/supervisors to determine progress of work and on time deliveries. Compiles reports on work in progress, inventory levels, cost and production issues. Manages scheduling process to ensure all orders are produced, aligned with operational goals and optimize profitability.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate orders and requirements for roll stock while maintaining accurate roll stock inventory and FIFO process.
Monitors real-time forecast for corrugated and roll stock consumption, taking corrective action to optimize supply and minimize excessive inventory. This includes forecasting roll stock and corrugated sheets by grade and size to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
Calculate and order corrugated sheets and ensure suppliers complete and deliver orders within the required dates. Review invoices to ensure correct pricing before submitting to AP for payment.
Develop and maintain standard workflow process and prove a one month look ahead for planning.
Identify and resolve inventory issues caused by deviations or data entry errors.
Determine workflow through the plant and analyze backlog for overtime needs for production floor.
Communicate cross-functionally with the Client Services groups and Plant Managers in Sacramento and COI raw material availability, need for machine preventative maintenance, late shipments, expedited orders and modify daily production plans as needed to accommodate new information.
Balance completing needs, metrics (i.e., trim efficiency, shipment time, freight loading optimization) and goals to arrive at the optimal scheduling and logistic solution for all parties while maximizing throughput.
Continuously identify innovative ways to improve trim efficiencies, reduce waste and maximize machine utilization.
Observes and conforms to all safety rules and regulations.
Attends ongoing in-house safety and quality classes.
Follows all company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
Any other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Get

A friendly, team-based, supportive work environment
Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contribution
Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning and support services
10 paid holidays per year
Paid time off
Progressive employee referral program
Professional development and career growth opportunities

If this sounds like you and if you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, we invite you to apply today!

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

Collaboration, problem solving, and strong analytical data driven decision making
Effective organizational and prioritization skills
Comprehensive knowledge of scheduling and planning in a manufacturing environment with multiple machine centers
Strong math skills
Comprehensive knowledge of workflow processes, efficiencies and logistics
Able to solve problems in a timely and effective manner
Can work collaboratively with others in a fluid working environment with multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
Can take and follow instructions furnished both in written and verbal form
Strong work ethic
Strong personal motivation skills

Education and Experience Required

High School Diploma or GED Required
Associate’s degree or higher in business, accounting or engineering preferred
5+ years of highly complex scheduling/planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
Corrugated/Folding Carton experience is preferred but not required

Work Environment/Conditions

Combination of office and fast-moving manufacturing environment
Manufacturing floor is loud and conditions can be hot or cold
Requires occasional travel (25%) to the City of Industry facility and customers

Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is an Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Scheduler/Planner Folding Carton and Corrugated · GOLDEN WEST PACKAGING GROUP

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