Production Scheduler

Job Title: Planner Scheduler Job Description
The Scheduler/Planner is responsible for planning and establishing production schedules for all assigned machines at the Visalia facility. Production schedules must be in accordance with sales forecast, lead times, production capacity, and customer demand. The Scheduler/Planner monitors inventory levels at all times to ensure production materials are available as needed. Once the Production Schedule is created, it is monitored throughout the process to ensure orders are delivered on time to customers. The Scheduler/Planner ensures all customer needs and proper inventory levels are maintained by collaborating closely with Production, Distribution, Customer Service, Coated Paperboard, and Outside Vendors.
Responsibilities
- Plan and establish production schedules for all assigned machines at the Visalia facility.
- Align production schedules with sales forecasts, lead times, production capacity, and customer demand.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure production materials are available at all times.
- Oversee the production schedule process to ensure timely delivery of orders to customers.
- Collaborate with Production, Distribution, Customer Service, Coated Paperboard, and Outside Vendors to maintain customer needs and inventory levels.
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Experience with planning and scheduling.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills to work well with others and handle internal pressures.
- Ability to give direction and interact with Plant Leadership in individual and group settings.
- Excellent time management abilities.
- Understanding and provision of basic customer care.
- Willingness to work as part of a team or lead a team when needed.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with flexibility and prioritize duties.
- Computer literacy in Excel, word processing programs, and email.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Master Production Schedule preferred.
- Logistics planning software experience preferred.
- Supply chain management experience or any related discipline preferred.
Work Environment
The work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, on-site. The dress code is casual.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Visalia, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Visalia, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Visalia,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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