WinCup
WinCup is a foodservice packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world.
We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value:
One Team Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven Excellence in All We Do Respectful and Engaged Leadership Always Do the Right Thing WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days. WinCup actively provides training and education assistance to develop employees.
So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!
Job Position:
Planning/Scheduler (Production)
Job Location:
Stone Mountain, GA (not a remote role)
Reports To:
Operations Manager
Job Summary:
You must have experience scheduling production (machine) lines to be considered.
The Production Planner/Scheduler directs and coordinates all activities concerned with production lines, customer interface, purchasing, production and material planning and control to support a thermoforming, foam and print operation. Coordinates all activities involved with the procurement of goods and services including raw materials, repair and maintenance materials, supplies, services and capital equipment. Establishes and maintains good suppliers that are competitive and service oriented keeping in mind changing markets, material availability and corporate purchasing practices. This position involves an individual that can work in a high demanding manufacturing environment with a high level of plant floor interfacing, working with plant and corporate leaders, production hourly team members, and external customers.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for scheduling foam production lines, straw lines, cutlery lines, and all other specialty product lines. May include extruder lines. Works closely with corporate planning and customer service to implement timely schedules within the plant. Plans production activities in such a way to maximize equipment utilization. Communicates plans and significant deviation from plans to department heads in order to adjust activities meet production and customer requirements. Works closely with production team members, supervisors, and managers to maximize priority lines; presence on production and warehouse floor; reviewing production lines to maintain customer commitments. Monitors order flow and works with sales to prioritize constrained capacities in order to most efficiently meet market demands. Works with corporate planning to maintain inventory levels such as to meet customer service goals. Coordinates the procurement of the following materials on an annualized basis; foam beads, plastic pellets, boxes and bags and other miscellaneous manufacturing raw materials. Procurement at the local level including such items as inks, machine & maintenance repair parts. Recommends purchasing policies and procedures within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Proposes and places purchase orders for raw materials based on current inventory and production schedules. Ensures adequate inventory of raw materials. Establishes and approves sources for repair and maintenance materials and supplies. Receives quotations and secures bids. Negotiates blanket orders for raw materials, supplies and service contracts. Coordinates and controls receipts and acknowledgements of materials, supplies and services with corporate Accounts Payable. Arranges for sale of scrap, obsolete or surplus materials. Regularly meets with key suppliers to review cost improvements, price trends, saving on freight costs. Oversees general administrative efforts such as proper filing of printed purchase documents, documentation with corporate and regular data transmissions. Champions various teams as deemed necessary Attends meetings as required. Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times. Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to Management or the SQF practitioner immediately. Acts as secondary backup for the Production Manager(s) in their absence. Supports all current and new product demands. Works with all other departmental areas to maintain productivity and plant initiatives. Partners with STM leadership to ensure team collaboration including training methods that leads plant productivity. May participate in required audits. Follows WinCup Values, follows company procedures, GMP, and other related safety standards. Performs all other duties as assigned. Competencies:
Ability to follow directives with STM leadership, managers, supervisors, in ensuring productivity and target levels are sustained. Ensures all company policies and procedures including manufacturing and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times. Collaboration with plant and safety leadership. Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies. Takes an active approach to proactively resolves complex issues in line scheduling. Supports all current and new product introductions. Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field desired. 10 years of previous supervisory and/or management experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Previous plastics or EPS, consumer products, or other high speed production industry experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills, and demonstrated leadership skills. Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and methodologies a plus. Hands on management style with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Mechanical/technical aptitude. Proficient in MS Office. Must be able to speak, read and write English in order to complete job specific paperwork. Ability to work independently and function as a team member. Good planning and organizing skills.
Physical Demands:
In-doors in a manufacturing and/or environment that is not air-conditioned. Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards. May work 8 hour shift or 12 hour shift that begins at 6:50 a.m. for dayshift or a nightshift that begins 6:50 p.m. Required to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed. Working Conditions:
Work 8 or 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift. Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods and other objects such as bagger film that weight up to 40 pounds. 100% tobacco free workplace on all Company premises. Designated outside smoking area provided and must be followed.
The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.
Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!
We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value:
One Team Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven Excellence in All We Do Respectful and Engaged Leadership Always Do the Right Thing WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days. WinCup actively provides training and education assistance to develop employees.
So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!
Job Position:
Planning/Scheduler (Production)
Job Location:
Stone Mountain, GA (not a remote role)
Reports To:
Operations Manager
Job Summary:
You must have experience scheduling production (machine) lines to be considered.
The Production Planner/Scheduler directs and coordinates all activities concerned with production lines, customer interface, purchasing, production and material planning and control to support a thermoforming, foam and print operation. Coordinates all activities involved with the procurement of goods and services including raw materials, repair and maintenance materials, supplies, services and capital equipment. Establishes and maintains good suppliers that are competitive and service oriented keeping in mind changing markets, material availability and corporate purchasing practices. This position involves an individual that can work in a high demanding manufacturing environment with a high level of plant floor interfacing, working with plant and corporate leaders, production hourly team members, and external customers.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for scheduling foam production lines, straw lines, cutlery lines, and all other specialty product lines. May include extruder lines. Works closely with corporate planning and customer service to implement timely schedules within the plant. Plans production activities in such a way to maximize equipment utilization. Communicates plans and significant deviation from plans to department heads in order to adjust activities meet production and customer requirements. Works closely with production team members, supervisors, and managers to maximize priority lines; presence on production and warehouse floor; reviewing production lines to maintain customer commitments. Monitors order flow and works with sales to prioritize constrained capacities in order to most efficiently meet market demands. Works with corporate planning to maintain inventory levels such as to meet customer service goals. Coordinates the procurement of the following materials on an annualized basis; foam beads, plastic pellets, boxes and bags and other miscellaneous manufacturing raw materials. Procurement at the local level including such items as inks, machine & maintenance repair parts. Recommends purchasing policies and procedures within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Proposes and places purchase orders for raw materials based on current inventory and production schedules. Ensures adequate inventory of raw materials. Establishes and approves sources for repair and maintenance materials and supplies. Receives quotations and secures bids. Negotiates blanket orders for raw materials, supplies and service contracts. Coordinates and controls receipts and acknowledgements of materials, supplies and services with corporate Accounts Payable. Arranges for sale of scrap, obsolete or surplus materials. Regularly meets with key suppliers to review cost improvements, price trends, saving on freight costs. Oversees general administrative efforts such as proper filing of printed purchase documents, documentation with corporate and regular data transmissions. Champions various teams as deemed necessary Attends meetings as required. Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times. Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to Management or the SQF practitioner immediately. Acts as secondary backup for the Production Manager(s) in their absence. Supports all current and new product demands. Works with all other departmental areas to maintain productivity and plant initiatives. Partners with STM leadership to ensure team collaboration including training methods that leads plant productivity. May participate in required audits. Follows WinCup Values, follows company procedures, GMP, and other related safety standards. Performs all other duties as assigned. Competencies:
Ability to follow directives with STM leadership, managers, supervisors, in ensuring productivity and target levels are sustained. Ensures all company policies and procedures including manufacturing and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times. Collaboration with plant and safety leadership. Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies. Takes an active approach to proactively resolves complex issues in line scheduling. Supports all current and new product introductions. Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field desired. 10 years of previous supervisory and/or management experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Previous plastics or EPS, consumer products, or other high speed production industry experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills, and demonstrated leadership skills. Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and methodologies a plus. Hands on management style with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Mechanical/technical aptitude. Proficient in MS Office. Must be able to speak, read and write English in order to complete job specific paperwork. Ability to work independently and function as a team member. Good planning and organizing skills.
Physical Demands:
In-doors in a manufacturing and/or environment that is not air-conditioned. Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards. May work 8 hour shift or 12 hour shift that begins at 6:50 a.m. for dayshift or a nightshift that begins 6:50 p.m. Required to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed. Working Conditions:
Work 8 or 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift. Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods and other objects such as bagger film that weight up to 40 pounds. 100% tobacco free workplace on all Company premises. Designated outside smoking area provided and must be followed.
The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.
Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!