Production Scheduler
International Paper
Software Engineering, Product
St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 60,200-80,300 / year
Position Title:
Production Planner / Scheduler
Pay Rate:
$60,200 - $ 80,300 (USCORE)
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Non-Exempt Full-Time
Candidate must be willing to work an alternative shift: 3/2 Schedule (In essence working 3 days one week and 4 days the next week)
Physical Location:
St. Joseph, MO
The Job You Will Perform:
In a box plant facility, plans production schedules, optimizing and balancing customer service and facility productivity.
Schedules shipment dates, quantities, grade, finish and trim.
Communicates production planning status daily to order services, sales and facility production personnel.
Identifies potential problems in meeting schedules and recommends solutions.
Consults with and advises management on scheduling and production processes and needs.
Responsible for scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to ensure that orders are being handled properly.
Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications, while working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates.
Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order, or materials shortage.
Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.
Responsible for managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.
The Skills You Will Bring:
High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of manufacturing or production planning experience in the corrugated industry.
Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
Action oriented
Customer focus
Drives results
Functional/technical skills
Instills Trust
Manages Complexity
Plans and aligns
Resourcefulness
Time management
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
