Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity

The Production Planner serves as the intermediary between elements of the supply chain and production schedules. The Production Planner orchestrates all supply planning efforts with logistics and customer service teams, creating and organizing the most efficient manufacturing schedules that maximize efficiency and productivity and meet customer requirements.

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

 

Partner with stakeholders (including internal supply planners, external customers, production resources, and logistics resources) to determine how to meet on-time needs and demands in the most cost-effective way.Assist with on-time shipments to customers by scheduling machines for production runs.Make production scheduling and transportation decisions with a high degree of autonomy.Identify the most effective solutions to deliver the customer products on timeAnalyze manufacturing order data to optimize production schedules of branch machinery. Generate daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling reports to measure performance and identify solutions to optimize efficiency when appropriate.Continuously identify innovative ways to improve trim efficiency, reduce labor waste, and maximize machine utilization.Balance competing needs, metrics (i.e., trim efficiency, shipment time, freight loading optimization and goals to arrive at the optimal scheduling and logistics solution for all parties.Communicate production and logistics decisions with cross-functional stakeholders as necessary to ensure alignment.Communicate regularly and effectively with manufacturing personnel to ensure production runs are sequenced to meet customer/company objectives and communication with supervisor.Able to demonstrate agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information.Demonstrates interest, willingness and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity.Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions.Plans and decides on the course of action while allowing for flexibility to support ad-hoc scenarios; demonstrates ability to balance competing prioritiesManages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and can communicate effectively with others to build rapport and relationships.More involved supplier relationships Support Solution Center Site Safety tasks and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

Microsoft Office – Excel, OutlookPreferred experience with scheduling tools and supply chain softwareThe safe and accurate preparation and analysis of data and figuresAble to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.Preferred: 2+ years’ work experience in scheduling, customer service, logistics, inventory management or process manufacturingPreferred bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business administrationAble to travel 10%

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.