Regional Scheduler - Plastics Industry

Location: Indianapolis

Position Summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Master Scheduler to be based in Indianapolis, IN. This role serves as the central scheduling authority for four manufacturing plants operating 23 blow molding machines across the Plastic Division.

The Master Scheduler will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated production plan that maximizes machine utilization, supports On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) service levels, aligns with mold and tooling constraints, and optimizes finished goods inventory. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, CSR and Corporate Logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning

Develop and manage weekly, monthly, and rolling production schedules across three plants.

Optimize utilization of 23 blow molding machines considering tonnage, cycle times, and cavitation.

Balance production loads between plants to reduce overtime and freight exposure.

Sequence jobs to minimize mold changeovers, color transitions, and downtime.

Provide clear visibility into capacity constraints and bottlenecks.

Tooling & Mold Management

Incorporate mold availability, refurbishment schedules, and redundancy limitations into the production plan.

Coordinate mold transfers between plants as required.

Partner with Engineering on mold performance, preventive maintenance, and downtime mitigation.

Material & Inventory Alignment

Align schedules with resin supply, PCR usage, regrind flow, and component availability.

Support inventory optimization initiatives including SLOB reduction.

Maintain appropriate finished goods levels to support seasonal demand fluctuations.

Customer Service & OTIF Execution

Ensure production plans support customer-requested ship dates.

Prioritize strategic and high-volume accounts while maintaining schedule stability.

Manage short-lead-time and drop-in orders without disrupting core production plans.

Proactively communicate service risks and recovery plans.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead weekly capacity and scheduling review meetings.

Collaborate with Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Logistics.

Drive standardization of scheduling practices across facilities.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

Improve schedule adherence and reduce volatility.

Track and report KPIs including machine utilization, OTIF, changeover hours, and inventory turns.

Identify process improvements that enhance throughput and cost efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) Performance

Machine Utilization %

Schedule Adherence %

Changeover Hours Reduction

Inventory Turns & SLOB Reduction

Backorder Reduction

Overtime % Control

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.

510+ years of production scheduling experience in manufacturing.

Experience in blow molding, injection molding, plastics, or asset-intensive operations preferred.

Strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred).

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Proven ability to manage multi-plant production complexity.

Preferred Qualifications

APICS / CPIM certification.

Experience in mold-specific and seasonal production environments.

Knowledge of freight optimization within multi-plant networks.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:

Director of SIOP / Operations

Direct Reports:
None (High-impact individual contributor role)

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company thats always striving to innovate and serve customers betterand help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether youre a seasoned professionalor just beginning your careertheres a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits:

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.