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Plant Production Scheduler - Packaging Manufacturer

Lemont, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking a Plant Scheduler to oversee production planning, capacity allocation, and order scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This key role ensures on-time delivery, optimizes production efficiency, minimizes downtime, and supports smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Rapidly growing company, investing heavily back into business!
  • 20+ total days paid time off!

About Our Client

My client is a premier packaging manufacturer serving some of the most recognized brands in the world. Their diverse customer base spans food, beverage, personal care, and other consumer industries. Backed by substantial investments and ongoing expansion, they are enjoying exceptional growth and seeking talented professionals to be part of their success.

Job Description

  • Build and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
  • Balance machine capacity, labor availability, materials, and customer priorities
  • Coordinate production flow across printing, converting, and shipping operations
  • Adjust schedules to address machine downtime, material shortages, and rush orders
  • Partner with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Shipping teams to meet delivery commitments
  • Analyze bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve throughput and efficiency
  • Maintain ERP data, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Communicate production status, risks, and recovery plans to key stakeholders



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
  • Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge and advanced Excel skills
  • Experience balancing production demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Sponsorship is not provided

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 1 week sick time
  • 3 floating holidays
  • 401k with employer match
  • Health benefits through BCBS
Contact
Ben Aldrich
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084715

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lemont
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Aldrich
Job Reference
JN-082026-7084715
 

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