Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

Job Title: Production Scheduler
Department: Scheduling
Location: Syracuse, NY
Status: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Supply Manager

Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Scheduler to ensure meeting customers’ required ship dates by developing and maintaining a production plan (schedule) and intercompany ordering strategy, which is efficient and economical in accordance with the company’s goals, by evaluating possible courses of action and making decisions accordingly. This responsibility has a very strong impact on the financial performance of the company as it directly and indirectly affects, or even dictates, factors such as purchasing, inventory levels, and labor requirements. The Scheduler reports to the Supervisor of Scheduling and Inventory. All responsibilities are performed under general supervision, and include, but are not limited to:
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Provide a well-planned production schedule that works to meet customer requirements and maximize machine efficiencies
• Monitor and communicate Machine Order Status unplanned Downtime via Daily Line Update Reports.
• Manage planned downtime (holidays, shutdown, maintenance) while working with operations
• Proficiently utilize Scheduling and Inventory Software Tools (JDE Logility) that interface with the ERP System
• Read MRP messages daily to get open orders to be produced
• Add new work orders for all open orders
• Run “Order Processing” for all work orders
• Update online schedules daily
• Re-arranges, increases/decreases work orders as needed to maintain daily schedule
• Monitor and prepare run out plan for discontinued or slow-moving inventory to minimize obsolete inventory
• Track and achieve established key performance indicators such as Ship to Promise, DOH, obsolete inventory, production schedule variance, order cycle time, and plant utilization
• Maintain safety stocks on FGs to effectively execute the master plan
• Provide a well-planned production schedule that works to meet customer requirements and maximize machine efficiencies
• Inter-company transfer coordination as needed
• Order Status reports for Sales/ Operations as needed
• Entering work orders onto the schedule
• Prioritizing the work orders on each work center
• Intercompany order processing
• Assisting the Supply Chain Management with special assignments
Qualifications Able to solve problems using analysis and creativity. Exposure to Customer Service, Quality, Shipping and other departments. Ability to create reports regarding production. Other duties, as assigned. Special Skills: Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to communicate verbally and written effectively. Strong analytical ability is helpful, as well as management/supervisory skills. Experience: General office and inventory experience preferred. Production manufacturing background preferred. Production scheduling experience required.
 

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)