Greif

Production Scheduler

Greif$68K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred but not required.
  • Experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand.
  • Balance production requirements with labor, equipment capacity, and material availability.
  • Adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate customer priorities and production constraints.
  • Monitor production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks affecting efficiency.
  • Coordinate material availability and purchasing to support production needs.
  • Monitor inventory levels to maintain operational readiness throughout the production process.
  • Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve material shortages and delivery challenges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including competitive core benefits and paid time off.
  • Local benefits tailored to eligible colleagues.
  • Focus on well-being and work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition #:
035136 Production Scheduler (Open)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Production Scheduler to support manufacturing operations at our Carol Stream facility onsite Monday-Friday. This role is responsible for developing production schedules, coordinating material availability, managing inventory needs, and partnering across departments to ensure customer orders are produced and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift quickly. This position plays a critical role in balancing customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels to support operational success.

What You'll Do

As Production Scheduler, you will coordinate production plans and material requirements to ensure efficient operations and reliable customer delivery performance. You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Inventory Control, and Supply Chain teams to align resources and priorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals.
  • Balance production requirements with labor, equipment capacity, material availability, and inventory levels.
  • Adjust schedules as needed to address changing customer priorities, supply chain challenges, and production constraints.
  • Monitor production capacity and identify bottlenecks that could impact efficiency or on-time delivery.
  • Coordinate material availability and purchasing activities to support production requirements.
  • Monitor raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory levels to maintain operational readiness.
  • Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material shortages and delivery issues.
  • Support customer delivery commitments through effective planning and proactive communication of risks.
  • Track schedule attainment, inventory performance, and other key metrics to support operational decision-making.
  • Participate in production planning meetings and collaborate across Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service.
  • Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency.


What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred but not required.
  • Experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.


Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts production efficiency, inventory performance, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery. As Production Scheduler, you will help ensure the right materials, resources, and schedules are in place to keep operations running smoothly and customers supplied with the products they need.

Why Greif

At Greif, your work supports essential products and customers around the world. We are committed to safety, operational excellence, and developing our people. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $68,600.00 - $116,800.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between70,000.00 to80,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an [redacted].com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.

About Greif

Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fibre, flexible, corrugated, and reconditioned containers, intermediate bulk containers, containerboard, and packaging accessories, and provides filling, packaging, and industrial packaging reconditioning services for a wide range of industries. Greif operates in over 40 countries and has over 200 operating locations worldwide. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
Learn more about Greif
Size
16,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$99.9 million
Founded
1877
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ

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