Company Statement

　　Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

　　For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

　　At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

　　We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

　　Overview

　　Schedulers are responsible for the procurement of supplies and materials, scheduling of production lines and the development of inventory plans to maximize the plant’s running efficiency while minimizing labor and storage costs to be consistent with the plant goals. Develop and analyze longer term schedules. Increased contact with customer, possible SAP interaction. The primary duties of a Scheduler include:

　　Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.

　　Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.

　　Assists in developing a master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

　　Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.

　　Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.

　　Complete training to attain safety, quality and production goals.

　　Coordinate contingency plan due to equipment failure, material shortages, etc.

　　Confers with department leaders to determine status of projects as assigned.

　　Prepare procedures, work instructions, reports and documentation to assist internal and external customers.

　　Participate in physical monthly, quarterly and year-end logistics and production physical audits following corporate guidelines.

　　Prepares production reports and any other reports as required.

　　Schedule line products.

　　Purchase components for line products.

　　Conduct periodic inventories at customers’ locations.

　　May be trained as back-up to other purchasing or administrative personnel.

　　0-25% travel may be required.

　　Qualifications

　　A Bachelor’s Degree and/or related production experience; or equivalent combination of education and related production and/or logistics experience is required.

　　Schedulers are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

　　Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.

　　Intermediate Excel Experience (pivot tables, macros, vlookups, etc.)

　　Customer service experience

　　Detail Oriented

　　Materials Management/Purchasing

　　Computer usage and typing skills are essential.

　　Manufacturing experience a plus!

　　Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

　　Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

　　Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

　　Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.

　　Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

　　Compensation Statement

　　The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

　　Benefits Statement

　　Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

　　EEO Disclaimer

　　Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

　　Job Locations US-TX-Houston | US-TX-Houston

　　ID 2024-6217

　　Category Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations

　　Type Full-Time

　　We believe in equal opportunity for all job candidates, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations or marital status. Download these flyers to learn more about our company’s policies, including our participation in E-Verify.