Production Scheduler and Inventory Controller

Greif • Alsip, IL

3d • $24 - $41

About The Position

The Production Schedule & Inventory Controller is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, maintaining accurate inventory levels, managing material flow, and ensuring alignment between production schedules and customer requirements. This role supports efficient plant operations through proactive scheduling, strong cross-functional communication, and diligent data management. The position also provides purchasing, shipping, and operational support to maintain on-time production and delivery performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, inventory control, materials management, or a related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills (ERP/data entry experience a plus).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory availability.
• Balance production loads across equipment, shifts, and departments to maximize utilization and minimize downtime.
• Adjust schedules proactively in response to equipment issues, material shortages, labor constraints, or changing priorities.
• Coordination & Communication: Work closely with production supervisors, planners, procurement, maintenance, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure schedules are feasible and properly supported.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and priorities to all affected departments.
• Participate in daily production meetings and report on schedule adherence, risks, and constraints.
• Purchasing & Order Processing: Issue, review, and process purchase orders to meet production and inventory requirements.
• Monitor supplier deliveries, follow up on late shipments, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and compliance files.
• Material & Inventory Alignment / Shipping Support: Coordinate with purchasing and materials teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Oversee material flow of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods through receiving, production, and shipping.
• Assist with shipping order preparation and provide backup support to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Inventory Control & Accuracy – Lead daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and investigate variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions, labeling, storage, and traceability within the SBP system.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Data Tracking, Systems & Reporting: Maintain accurate system data including item master records, locations, lead times, and capacity information.
• Analyze production, inventory, purchasing, and shipping performance metrics.
• Prepare KPI reports, performance summaries, and operational dashboards as required.
• Organization, Attention to Detail & Continuous Improvement: Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping across scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and shipping processes.
• Maintain compliance with internal procedures and documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Additional Operational Responsibilities Support daily coordination of plant operations.
• Delegate plant assignments and job schedules as needed.
• Coordinate loading and unloading of trucks.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to align plant and warehouse activities.
• Maintain safety observances and promote safe work practices.
• Maintain essential operational paperwork and records.
• Generate departmental reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED