Production Scheduler (56773)

Get To Know Us Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more. What sets us apart? Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do: Lead with Safety – We put people first, always. Build Trust – We keep our promises and act with integrity. Innovate and Be Resilient – We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar. Include and Collaborate – We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Raise the Bar – We strive for excellence in every detail. If you’re looking for a place where these values aren’t just words but actions, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at http://www.millrockpackaging.com! How You'll Make An Impact As a Production Scheduler, you’ll be based in person at our Salt Lake City, UT facility and report to the Plant Manager. In this role, you’ll play a key part in planning and maintaining orderly production schedules to meet customer demands, maximize production efficiencies, and maximize throughput, ultimately helping us deliver exceptional packaging solutions that make a difference for our customers. Our Scheduler is the “hub” that keeps all team members aligned. What You’ll Do Scheduling & Coordination Confirm and communicate On-Time Manufacturing (OTM) dates to Coordinators—and update them promptly when changes occur. You’ll rely heavily on PrintFlow to manage scheduling, track performance, and align production goals. Sequence production schedules to meet customer commitments, maximize efficiency, and boost throughput. Distribute daily 24-hour production schedules to machines, Supervisors, and Leads. Collaborate with production supervisors to adjust schedules based on changing conditions while maintaining OTM targets. Coordinate machine downtime with Supervisors, Maintenance, and Planning teams. Issue Management & Escalation Escalate extended lead times for key accounts and value streams to management. Recommend solutions to reduce lead times and improve responsiveness. Provide contingency plans for production shortfalls or gains and communicate changes to relevant teams. Respond quickly to customer expedite requests and update Coordinators on any OTM changes. Performance Monitoring Track actual production speeds (make-ready and run) versus estimates in PrintFlow. Aim to align estimated and actual performance as closely as possible. Team Collaboration Work with production management to schedule overtime when needed to meet customer demands. Lead daily production meetings to keep teams informed and aligned. Quality & Continuous Improvement Take proactive steps to prevent quality issues and contribute to solutions. Halt processing when quality problems are identified and verify resolution. Continuously evaluate processes and identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and internal systems. Qualifications What it takes to succeed: Basic Qualifications 3+ years’ experience with scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment. Thorough knowledge of litho printing as well as die-cutting, laminating and gluing preferred. Skills in Microsoft Office, with the ability to create documents, manage spreadsheets, and handle email communications. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing priorities. High school diploma or GED. Preferred Requirements We value diverse experiences and perspectives—they help us innovate every day. While these qualifications are preferred, they’re not required: Experience in print, packaging or related manufacturing Experience with scheduling systems—especially PrintFlow Why You’ll Love Working Here Our Culture: We’re stronger together. Safety comes first, a…

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