Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Production Scheduler role supporting the Logistics Department at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Zachary, LA.

The Production Scheduler plays a vital role in ensuring efficient and optimized production operations within the organization. They are responsible for developing and maintaining schedules, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring timely delivery of products while meeting customer demands. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern and Brawny. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities.

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Collaborate with production, sales, and supply chain teams to develop production plans based on customer demand, inventory levels, and available resources
• Create and maintain production schedules, taking into account production capacity, lead times, and material availability
• Continuously monitor and adjust schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization

Demand Forecasting and Analysis:

• Analyze historical demand data, market trends, and customer forecasts to generate accurate production forecasts
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to gather and incorporate market intelligence and customer feedback into production planning processes
• Anticipate and proactively address potential production constraints or bottlenecks

Resource Coordination:

• Coordinate with various departments, including production, procurement, maintenance, and logistics, to ensure availability of resources (materials, equipment, manpower) to meet production schedules
• Communicate production requirements and priorities to the relevant teams and ensure alignment

Inventory Management:

• Collaborate with inventory control teams to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize stock-outs, and reduce excess inventory
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate production schedules accordingly to avoid shortages or overstock situations
• Conduct periodic inventory analysis and make recommendations to improve inventory management practices

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track and analyze production performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, and adherence to production schedules
• Generate reports and provide regular updates on production progress, highlighting any deviations or issues
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend process enhancements to optimize production operations

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in production scheduling and related processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in production scheduling techniques and technologies

• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, or related roles within a manufacturing or production environment using SAP
• Strong understanding of production planning concepts, techniques, and best practices
• Proficiency in using production planning and scheduling tools/software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices is an advantage

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with supply chain principles, inventory management, and demand forecasting
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple competing priorities
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath, tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.