Production Scheduler

Overview

Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 240+ global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

Summary·       Make decisions to release, confirm, cancel or defer work based upon current inventory, demand, capacity and material availability

·       Maintain appropriate inventory levels and coordinate proper rotation of inventory to minimize scrap/reworked parts

·       Work with production manager to optimize production runs and troubleshoot capacity issues on an on-going basis

·       Actively participate in lean manufacturing processes

·       Provide other support to production and management as needed

·       Follow applicable Food Safety and cGMP policies

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma  or GED required
• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required

 

Preferred Skills

• Broad knowledge of operations management, practices and procedures
• Advanced training in scheduling, purchasing and inventory control in preferred
• Experience with scheduling/inventory software, particularly JDEdwards
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with good organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.