Scheduling Manager II

Where you will work

Clearwater Paper is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, our team produces high-quality paperboard that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications.

Our business thrives on the foundation of our talented team members. Embodying our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage, and character, we foster an environment where every person is safe, respected, and valued. Through community giving, a matching gift program, employee volunteerism, and more, we support the communities where we live and work. For additional information, please visit our website at www.clearwaterpaper.com.

What you will do

The Scheduling Manager is accountable for managing the development, preparation and maintenance of production schedules for the entire network of paper machines and extruders. This role collaborates with internal teams to produce machine schedules that optimize assets, manage costs, maintain inventory levels and meet customer service objectives. Preference will be given to candidates residing 100 miles or less from our manufacturing sites in Augusta, GA, Lewiston, ID or Cypress Bend, AR.

Scheduling

• Lead team of schedulers to develop and implement master production schedules
• Monitor production progress and order intake to provide clear direction to adjust production schedules to adapt timely to changing demand, equipment issues, or material constraints
• Develop and implement key performance indicators that drive optimal production and data driven decision making
• Work closely with operations to understand and execute against machine and product capabilities and deliver optimal sequencing
• Develop and maintain a standard scheduling process across all sites to drive optimal and repeatable schedules
• Address and resolve scheduling conflicts and issues as they arise

Supply Chain

• Responsible for developing/communicating/executing a detailed 60-day plan, while collaborating with S&OP to develop long term plan (3-12 month)
• Collaborate with S&OP team to understand internal and external demand for product
• Develop prioritization of customer orders with direct input from Sales, Customer Service and S&OP team members
• Collaborate with S&OP, Inventory and Warehousing teams to develop and execute inventory strategies
• Build relationships with internal and external customers to understand their business and how to successfully service their needs
• Initiate continuous improvement activities to optimize the Planning tools, systems and processes

Problem Solving/Leadership

• Collaborate with various teams and communicate scheduling needs and changes in a clear and timely manner
• Influence cross functionally to drive efficient, low-cost recommendations to meet service needs while driving asset optimization in a cost-conscious manner
• Develop and implement scheduling strategies that align with business objectives and enhance productivity and support network optimization
• Provide solutions to work through operational or service issues
• Strong acumen of how scheduling impacts cost, service and company performance

Team Building/Development

• Lead team of schedulers providing guidance and ongoing performance management
• Build and support a high-performance team through goal setting, training, mentoring and motivation
• Ensure department projects, milestones, goals are met and adhere to approved budgets
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional stake holders in sales, operations and supply chain

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Able to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to develop and leverage data to quantitively and analytically make business decisions
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); leading and presenting complex materials for various audiences
• Confidence in dealing with ambiguity and problem solving - both independently and in a team environment
• High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
• Relentless drive to solve problems and implement improvements

What you will need

• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain or related field preferred
• 5+ years required experience in scheduling, inventory control, material management, or related activities
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and influencing skills. Must have the ability to communicate and interface effectively with internal and external work groups
• Strong understanding of core supply management process
• Highly motivated and results-oriented with ability to work under pressure
• Advanced proficiency with related ERP/MES system preferred
• Primarily office environment
• Keyboarding; long periods of sitting and viewing computer monitor
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment in the manufacturing environment
• Occasional travel

Total Rewards

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.