Full time
Americas - North America - United States - Pittston - RPSNA Pittston PA
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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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Production Scheduler Job Description
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing an effective production plan that ensures customer required ship dates are met while maximizing manufacturing efficiency and aligning with Amcor’s operational and financial objectives. This role prioritizes molds, machines, and work centers to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations.
The Production Scheduler evaluates demand, capacity, inventory positions, and operational constraints to determine the most efficient course of action. Scheduling decisions directly influence purchasing, inventory levels, labor utilization, and service outcomes, making this role critical to overall site performance.
The position operates under general supervision and reports to the Supply Chain Manager (or Supervisor of Scheduling and Inventory, as applicable).
Production Scheduling & Planning
Develop, maintain, and execute a well‑planned production schedule to meet customer ship date requirements
Prioritize molds, machines, and work orders to maximize machine efficiency and plant utilization
Enter, release, prioritize, re‑sequence, increase, or decrease work orders across work centers to maintain schedule integrity
Run Order Processing for all scheduled work orders
Update and publish online production schedules daily
Modify production schedules as needed to address customer priorities, capacity constraints, and weekend or extended schedules
Ensure Not Scheduled time is recorded accurately
Inventory, MRP & Materials Management
Review MRP messages daily to identify open and upcoming production orders
Create and delete work orders to align production with demand
Maintain appropriate safety stock levels for finished goods to support the master production plan
Monitor inventory levels to ensure proper cycling of molds and printers
Prepare and execute run‑out plans for slow‑moving or discontinued inventory to minimize obsolete stock
Coordinate intercompany transfer planning and execution as required
Downtime & Operational Coordination
Manage planned downtime events such as holidays, shutdowns, and maintenance in coordination with Operations and Maintenance
Work cross‑functionally to adjust schedules in response to equipment availability, labor constraints, or supply interruptions
Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Customer Service Representatives to acknowledge order dates and resolve order‑related issues
Provide order status and production reports to Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain as required
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Shipping, and other departments to identify and support performance improvement initiatives
Capacity, Performance & Reporting
Track, analyze, and support achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
Ship to Promise (OTIF)
Days on Hand (DOH)
Obsolete inventory
Production schedule variance
Order cycle time
Plant utilization
Systems, Tools & Continuous Improvement
Proficiently utilize ERP and scheduling tools , including JDE
Maintain data accuracy and integrity across scheduling, inventory, and order management systems
Assist Supply Chain Management with special assignments and initiatives
Support and maintain learning and development initiatives that enable internal skill growth
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Follow, promote, and enforce all Amcor safety, environmental, health, and quality standards
Ensure production schedules and planning activities support GMP compliance
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational discipline
Required
Ability to solve problems using analysis, judgment, and creativity
Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across functions in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred
2–3 years of experience in materials planning and inventory management or equivalent manufacturing experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Production manufacturing background
Exposure to Customer Service, Quality, Shipping, and Supply Chain operations
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (JDE preferred)
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and planning capability
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to manage competing priorities and changing demands
Customer‑focused and results‑driven mindset
Professional communication and collaboration skills
Understanding of the financial and operational impact of scheduling decisions
Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
Work Environment
Office‑based role with frequent interaction with manufacturing operations
Fast‑paced, deadline‑driven manufacturing environment
Requires flexibility to respond to changes in demand, capacity, and operational constraints
Strict adherence to Amcor safety, quality, and compliance standards is mandatory
Amcor Commitment
Amcor is committed to safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Production Scheduler plays a vital role in supporting customer satisfaction, financial performance, efficient operations, and responsible inventory management while upholding Amcor’s values and standards.
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
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