We see beautiful packaging and detailed labels in every aspect of our day-to-day lives and don't think much about it. But where does the packaging and labels actually come from? How are they manufactured?
By Autajon of course! We are amongst the European leaders in the packaging market. The Autajon Group is represented in the markets of Luxury & Cosmetics, Wines & Spirits, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Goods. Established in Europe, with locations in the US and in China. What's our ambition? To offer the best of innovation in our markets while empowering our employees.
Are you looking for the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? Look no further! Our Group is looking for new talent, passionate about their work and eager to meet the needs of our customers as well as working with the most prestigious international brands!
Autajon Packaging Thoro:
Based in Southern California, close to the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, Autajon Packaging Thoro has provided more than 50 years of award-winning experience in innovative folding carton design and manufacturing experience. Our eco-friendly packaging expertise caters to customers across multiple industries such as Medical, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, and Health & Beauty. We are ISO certified and utilize state-of-the-art technologies to meet the strictest standards of excellence in folding carton manufacturing. We employ 200+ full-time employees and are conveniently located in Corona, CA, approximately 35 miles from the beach and 50 miles from the mountains, making it a great place to live if you enjoy the outdoors or to raise a family.
We are proud to be a part of the Packaging Division of the Autajon Group. The continued success of the Group comes from the commitment of its employees that combine a passion for their craft and their skills with the ambition of the Group.
Your Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Scheduler to join our printing manufacturing team. In this role, you will be the operational backbone of our shop floor translating customer orders into executable production plans, balancing competing priorities, and driving on-time delivery without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
You will work closely with production supervisors, press operators, prepress, finishing, and the sales team to ensure every job moves through the plant smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex puzzles, and believe there is always a smarter way to do things, we want to hear from you.
Pay Range: $28-$35/hour
Your Responsibilities
Scheduling & Production Planning
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Build and maintain the daily and weekly production schedule across all departments (prepress, press, finishing, shipping), balancing job priorities, due dates, and available capacity.
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Manage multiple scheduling constraints simultaneously, including:
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Raw material availability (substrates, inks, plates, consumables)
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Manpower and shift coverage
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Machine compatibility and tooling requirements (dies, cylinders, screens)
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Workflow sequencing and inter-department dependencies
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Known bottlenecks and capacity-constrained resources
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Proactively identify scheduling conflicts and resolve them before they impact the floor, escalating when necessary.
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Coordinate rush jobs and last-minute changes without disrupting the broader schedule.
ERP & Data Management
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Manage job process, routing, work order release, and status updates within the company ERP system.
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Understand how to make calls on scheduling decisions using multiple tools: ERP, daily meetings, additional documents... and apply the right approach for each situation.
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Maintain accurate job data to ensure production reports, on-time delivery metrics, and capacity utilization data are reliable.
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Flag ERP data quality issues and work with the team to correct root causes.
Cross-Functional Communication
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Serve as the primary scheduling liaison between the production floor and the sales team providing realistic commit dates, communicating delays early, and managing expectation changes professionally.
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Conduct daily or shift-based schedule reviews with production supervisors and department leads.
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Proactively communicate capacity constraints and booking windows to sales so that new orders can be quoted with accurate lead times.
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Escalate scheduling risks clearly and concisely to management, with proposed solutions.
Continuous Improvement
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Actively participate in process improvement efforts related to scheduling, including identifying recurring bottlenecks, workflow inefficiencies, and systemic planning challenges.
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Collaborate with the team to develop and implement better scheduling practices, templates, or tools.
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Document scheduling logic for repeat customer processes, specialized job types, and known constraints to build institutional knowledge.
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Contribute to a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications Needed
Required Experience
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Minimum 24 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a scheduling, production planning, or production support role.
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Hands-on experience working with an ERP system (e.g., EFI Pace/Monarch, Printsmith, SAP, Epicor, or similar) in a production context.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously under time pressure.
Required Knowledge & Skills
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Strong understanding of production scheduling principles: capacity planning, constraint management, sequencing, and prioritization.
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Ability to see the big picture optimizing overall plant performance, not just individual jobs.
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Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and interpret production schedules, pivot tables, and job analysis reports.
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Excellent communication skills able to deliver clear, accurate information to both shop floor personnel and customer-facing sales staff.
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Strong problem-solving mindset with a bias toward action and collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in a commercial printing, packaging, or label manufacturing environment.
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Familiarity with printing-specific constraints: press makeready times, color sequencing, substrate compatibility, drying/curing cycles, and bindery/finishing workflows.
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Experience working with visual scheduling tools or production boards (physical or digital).
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Exposure to lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
What We Offer
We believe our employees are truly our company's most valuable asset and critical to our continued success. Offering competitive compensation and ensuring you and your family have comprehensive and affordable health insurance plans with a focus on your wellbeing is a valuable benefit we are proud to offer. This includes Paid Time Off, 401(k) with Company match, health insurance (eligible day one) and various employee benefit plans. With an appreciation of your professional and personal growth, you will have plenty of opportunities to grow and excel with Autajon Packaging Thoro.
Autajon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
