Production Scheduler

Position Title:

Planner / Scheduler

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Amarillo, TX

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to insure that orders are being handled properly.

• Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications, while working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates
• Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order or materials shortage.
• Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability
• Responsible for managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years of manufacturing or production planning experience, corrugated industry preferred.   
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.

• Drive for results
• Priority Setting
• Organizing
• Problem-Solving
• Action Oriented
• Integrity
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Customer Focus
• Time Management

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.