Materials Planner & Scheduler

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Why Join CNG? Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity. Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners. Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs. Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations. The Role From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all. Schedule : Office Hours Location : Onsite, Green Bay, WI What You'll Do Production Scheduling Own and manage production scheduling for assigned plant(s), balancing demand, capacity, material availability, and operational constraints. Develop and maintain executable production schedules aligned with customer requirements, inventory targets, and business priorities. Make real-time scheduling decisions to optimize service, throughput, and operational efficiency while adapting to changing production conditions. Adjust production schedules proactively in response to equipment issues, material shortages, or shifting customer demand. Partner cross-functionally with Technical, Maintenance, Procurement, and Customer Service to ensure successful execution of new product introductions, production changes, and operational events. Communicate updated production timelines and completion dates to the CAS team and other stakeholders as needed. Drive production efficiency and priority-alignment through regular communication with plant leadership. Identify and implement opportunities to improve scheduling processes, production flow, and overall operational performance. Analyze production performance, identify root-cause of schedule variance, and implement corrective actions to improve service, throughput, and efficiency. Ensure all orders are accurately maintained and updated within the system. Support and drive improvement in OTM and OTIF performance through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Ensure compliance with all Product Safety Standards and Standard Operating Procedures. Drive cost optimization of outside services through effective planning and vendor coordination, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and performance targets. Provide scheduling support across sites as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Materials Planning & Purchasing Own material planning and purchasing execution to ensure timely availability of materials aligned with production schedules. Translate production plans and bills of material (BOM) into material requirements and purchasing actions. Make informed decisions balancing service levels, inventory investment, and supplier constraints. Manage inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess, obsolescence, and working capital. Monitor supplier performance, communicate forecast changes, and manage relationship to ensure reliable supply. Expedite critical materials and proactively mitigate supply risks to prevent production disruptions, while taking into consideration financial implications. Resolve material shortages, quality issues, and delivery challenges in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Ensure accurate inventory transaction through coordination with receiving and warehouse teams. Track and report key metrics including material availability, supplier performance, and inventory health. What You’ll Bring Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience. 2+ ye…

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