Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• North East/Mid Atlantic – Home Based
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits, like life, AD&D and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education support [this is tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan]
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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.

Position Summary: The Sr. Manager for Scheduling and Inventory is responsible for managing the scheduling teams of Shields and Spec Lam and the execution of inventory across the network.

• Manage a team of schedulers and drive process improvements and standardization.
• Assist with SAP-PPDS expansion and work with the team to optimize configurations to provide a scheduling result that suits each facility
• Create and communicate rolling 3-month production plans (SFG/FG/Intercompany) to the operations teams.
• Manage FG/SFG SLOB lists in Spec Lam by facilitating regular meetings with Sales and Operations to drive action plans to disposition inventory.
• Manage FG materials in Yakima and other Shields sites which have aged 90+ days to stay below targets.
• Work with Demand Planning to understand forecasts of stock materials and maintain safety stocks via Forecast X. Execute production of MTO and MTS through the scheduling team maintain both service and inventory at DOH targets.
• Work with the scheduling teams to keep scheduling dates accurate and develop strong communication with Customer Service to keep the informed of unexpected changes.

• 10+ years of growing experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+years in scheduling/planning experience in an MRP system.
• SAP-PPDS experience/knowledge a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience with planning/schedule a network of sites, preferably managing a team across multiple sites.
• Understanding of inventory strategies and managing DOH levels.
• Some travel will be required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• 4-year B.S. degree.

Benefits

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 (including Telehealth options) 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.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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