Production Scheduler

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Production Scheduler

Mt. Vernon, OH

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $26.44 - 37.00/hour

Available Shift

• Day Shift

Overview

The Production Scheduler role plans, coordinates, and monitors production activities to ensure accurate scheduling, efficient material usage, and on‑time delivery. It analyzes labor and material requirements, maintains and adjusts production schedules, compiles key production and inventory data, and works closely with Production, Procurement, Distribution, Customer Service, and Management to prevent delays and support continuous improvement. The position also assists with new product setup, maintains accurate BOMs and routings, and ensures compliance with all plant, GMP, and food‑safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Calculate labor, material needs, and production costs using schedules and MRP/MPS data
• Compile and maintain production, inventory, and usage data for reporting
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Distribution, and Customer Service to prevent delays and support shipping
• Review documents, materials, and products for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain and adjust the production schedule to meet demand and address shortages or changes
• Distribute schedules and work orders to departments
• Support new product setup including BOMs, routings, equipment needs, and cost estimates
• Plan production timelines based on sales forecasts
• Document delays and changes affecting cost or schedule
• Monitor production data and support continuous improvement of BOMs, routings, and scheduling accuracy
• Follow all plant rules, GMPs, and food‑safety requirements, contributing to process

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in a business, technical or behavioral science discipline or a combination of education and 5+ years of work-related experience
• Knowledge of arithmetic, structured problem-solving tools, and their applications, using these abilities to analyze and create proactive solutions to reduce or eliminate problems in production and enhancing our ability to service customers, both internal and external
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions, involving as many resources as necessary to bring the issue to quick and accurate resolution, involving department and plant management on an “as needed” basis
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with suppliers, customers, management, and peers
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

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