Planner/Scheduler II Clearwater Paper Corporation - Spokane, WA
Where you will work
Clearwater Paper is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, our team produces high-quality paperboard that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications.
Our business thrives on the foundation of our talented team members. Embodying our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage, and character, we foster an environment where every person is safe, respected, and valued. Through community giving, a matching gift program, employee volunteerism, and more, we support the communities where we live and work. For additional information, please visit our website at www.clearwaterpaper.com
What you will do
The Planner/Scheduler II will collaborate with mill management, paper machines, extruders, shipping, sales, customer service and traffic to facilitate trimming and scheduling of all customer orders.
Production Unit Scheduling
Collaborate with manufacturing and Customer Service to assure superior customer service
Coordinate, trim and schedule all paperboard orders
Utilize trim program to set up runs, receive, monitor, and allocate blocks and orders
Determine profitable production sequencing on both board machines and extruders
Prepare and distribute daily machine schedules for paper machines, extruders, shipping, core cutters, rewinders, sheeters and traffic. Coordinate warehouse transfer of rolls as needed
Ensure orders meet Sales and Manufacturing Agreement guidelines, facilitate corrections and changes as needed
Assist production, mill management, sales and Customer Service employees with schedule and customer order status information
Process Improvements
Assist machines/extruders with production/operational issues by providing scheduling solutions to work around operational issues
Work to keep inventories under control by reapplying stock rolls to new orders and utilizing rewinder when possible
Provide weekly service data and deckle efficiency data
Special Projects
Collaborate with multiple departments during system upgrades and patches as needed by providing data and testing
Develop and lead process improvements within the scheduling group
On-Call Duty
On call weekends approximately 12-13 weekends annually
When operational limitations occur (day, night, weekend), discuss issues with production, evaluate schedule status and develop revised production schedule to ensure customer order needs are fulfilled
Collaborate with Customer Service Team to acquire, trim and distribute new production orders on weekends and evenings
Key Competencies & Attributes
Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others' knowledge and skills
Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others
Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization's customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring
Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes
Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
What you will need
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Material Management or Operations Management
5+ years' experience in manufacturing, preferably with a production trim or cycle planning background
Proficient in MS office applications
Must be able to work with a diverse group of people in a professional manner and be able to handle multiple work tasks concurrently.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter, taking the initiative to evaluate and drive order fulfilment process improvements
Strong communication skills
Team player
Demonstrated understanding of the demand triggers in manufacturing and their interdependencies (sales, production, work orders)
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Primarily office environment - some mental, visual and physical fatigue from computer terminal use
Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment in the manufacturing environment
Meticulous organization skills
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Total Rewards Details
We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at ...
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
#ClearwaterPaper #Remote
This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Clearwater Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug free workplace. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified employees and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees and to administer all of our employment policies in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, on-the-job injuries, or any other legally protected status. Job Summary
Posted: 8/6/2025 - Expires: 11/4/2025
Job ID: 292282639
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Clearwater Paper is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, our team produces high-quality paperboard that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications.
Our business thrives on the foundation of our talented team members. Embodying our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage, and character, we foster an environment where every person is safe, respected, and valued. Through community giving, a matching gift program, employee volunteerism, and more, we support the communities where we live and work. For additional information, please visit our website at www.clearwaterpaper.com
What you will do
The Planner/Scheduler II will collaborate with mill management, paper machines, extruders, shipping, sales, customer service and traffic to facilitate trimming and scheduling of all customer orders.
Production Unit Scheduling
Collaborate with manufacturing and Customer Service to assure superior customer service
Coordinate, trim and schedule all paperboard orders
Utilize trim program to set up runs, receive, monitor, and allocate blocks and orders
Determine profitable production sequencing on both board machines and extruders
Prepare and distribute daily machine schedules for paper machines, extruders, shipping, core cutters, rewinders, sheeters and traffic. Coordinate warehouse transfer of rolls as needed
Ensure orders meet Sales and Manufacturing Agreement guidelines, facilitate corrections and changes as needed
Assist production, mill management, sales and Customer Service employees with schedule and customer order status information
Process Improvements
Assist machines/extruders with production/operational issues by providing scheduling solutions to work around operational issues
Work to keep inventories under control by reapplying stock rolls to new orders and utilizing rewinder when possible
Provide weekly service data and deckle efficiency data
Special Projects
Collaborate with multiple departments during system upgrades and patches as needed by providing data and testing
Develop and lead process improvements within the scheduling group
On-Call Duty
On call weekends approximately 12-13 weekends annually
When operational limitations occur (day, night, weekend), discuss issues with production, evaluate schedule status and develop revised production schedule to ensure customer order needs are fulfilled
Collaborate with Customer Service Team to acquire, trim and distribute new production orders on weekends and evenings
Key Competencies & Attributes
Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others' knowledge and skills
Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others
Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization's customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring
Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes
Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results
What you will need
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Material Management or Operations Management
5+ years' experience in manufacturing, preferably with a production trim or cycle planning background
Proficient in MS office applications
Must be able to work with a diverse group of people in a professional manner and be able to handle multiple work tasks concurrently.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter, taking the initiative to evaluate and drive order fulfilment process improvements
Strong communication skills
Team player
Demonstrated understanding of the demand triggers in manufacturing and their interdependencies (sales, production, work orders)
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Primarily office environment - some mental, visual and physical fatigue from computer terminal use
Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment in the manufacturing environment
Meticulous organization skills
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Total Rewards Details
We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at ...
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
#ClearwaterPaper #Remote
This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Clearwater Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug free workplace. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified employees and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees and to administer all of our employment policies in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, on-the-job injuries, or any other legally protected status. Job Summary
Veteran Preference
Company Details Company Clearwater Paper Corporation Industry Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices Job Information Location Spokane, WA Website Job Type Full Time Employee Experience 2+ to 5 Years Education Level High School or equivalent Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No View More Jobs All Clearwater Paper Corporation jobs View similar jobs All Spokane, WA jobs
Job ID: 488341280
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025
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