Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Medical, dental and vision options

Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan) Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service Employee Assistance Program and much more! \n

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

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The Master Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing the site production schedule to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency and communicating effectively with all relevant parties to ensure customer satisfaction by completing orders on time. The Master Scheduler will also create and maintain detailed reports on production plans, progress and changes to the schedule.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a master production schedule for all injection molding and decorating assets based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity to optimize output. Work closely with SIOP, sales, marketing, production, shipping, and purchasing teams to align scheduling with overall business goals. Analyze customer orders and adjust production schedules to meet delivery deadlines while managing fluctuations in demand. Assess available production capacity, including equipment and labor, to ensure feasible scheduling. Coordinate with purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components needed for production. Track production progress against the master schedule, identifying potential delays and taking corrective actions. Generate reports on production performance, key metrics, and identify areas for improvement. Communicate delays in meeting the schedule to customer service in a timely fashion. Schedule and plan so that changeovers are minimized while meeting expected customer agreements and delivery schedules. Identify and resolve issues that could potentially impact schedule adherence and order fulfillment. Work with production and operations management to set priorities and manage conflicts. Generate priority sheet which identifies the order in which each machine needs to run. Create and maintain all Shop Orders, monitoring daily production output and updating reports. Own responsibility for the data integrity of IFS production planning parameters including forecasting and demand planning. Other tasks as assigned by management. \n Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain management, or a related field Four to six years of work experience as a scheduler in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and process simplification. Experience with ERP, MPS, MRP II or other resource planning systems including forecasting, demand planning and capacity analysis; experience with IFS preferred. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation. Knowledge of production processes, supply chain management and inventory control. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Intermediate to expert-level Excel. \n

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.  Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

 

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

 

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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