Mill Scheduler

Job Description

This position will be in charge of scheduling multiple paper mills that supply internal and external customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule paper mill production machines in the most effective and efficient ways possible and work directly with mill managers to adjust schedules accordingly.
• Manage multiple internal corrugator plant inventory levels.
• Conduct scheduling meetings with various staff members to explain shipping deadlines, existing and/or new orders, and any outstanding issues or problems.
• Manage project as assigned by management.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Work in an office environment (4004 Summit Blvd NE, Atlanta GA) 5 days a week until fully trained (likely 12 months). Option to work from home 3 days p/week to be reviewed after 4 months

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a scheduling department and/or box plant operation
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
• Previous experience in a paper mill scheduling department and/or corrugator or box plant operations

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production reports
• Ability to write business reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside company officials

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts related to production scheduling as well as rates, ratios, percentages, discounts, interest, costs, proportions, percentages, area, and volume
• Ability to add, subtract, and divide in all units of measure

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and measurements furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to make multiple decisions that are cost effective

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Computer data entry
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Must have ability to navigate/operate multiple computer systems that relate to Mill scheduling and the corrugated business operations

ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work alone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position has the possibility of working from a home office or a Pratt facility depending on location. If working from a home office, a stable internet connection is required.