Planner, Production

Atlantic-Packaging-Products-Ltd.-; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental andvision

Education assistance

Internal advancement opportunities

Job summary

Atlantic Packaging is seeking a Planner, Production based in Hamilton, Ontario. The role focuses on creating, monitoring, and adjusting production schedules to optimize web lining, corrugator alignment, and converting press sequencing to meet customer due dates.

You will collaborate with Shipping, Customer Service, and Supervisors to ensure timely delivery, manage roll stock, and participate in weekly capacity planning and cycle counts. Afternoon shift 1:00pm-9:00pm.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma related to operations/inventory.
• APICS-CPIM certificate or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Schedule orders into webs and optimize corrugator and paper usage to meet customer due dates.
• Create web line-up for the corrugator and adjust to maximize efficiency.
• Schedule production orders at converting presses and align with shipping requirements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Production scheduling

MS Office

Education

College/ Diploma/ University Degree in Operations/Inventory

APICS-CPIM Certificate (or pursuing)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Planner, Production

• Posted on August 19, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Planning
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PLANN002796

Description

“Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box”

About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

This position is based at Hannon reports to the Manager Planning & Inventory. The Planner is responsible for the timely creation, monitoring, and modification of all production schedules including scheduling orders into webs, lining up webs for the corrugator, and sequencing production jobs for converting presses.

Shift Afternoon: 1:00pm-9:00pm

What you’ll do

• Schedule orders into webs, resolves problems by maximizing corrugator and paper efficiency and coordinating solutions to meet customer due dates
• Create web line-up for the corrugator, monitor and modify line-up as necessary to meet customer due dates and times while maximizing corrugator efficiencies and maintaining proper flow of work-in-process sheets
• Schedule production orders at the converting presses. Monitor and modify schedule as necessary to meet shipping and customer requirements while adhering to scheduling guidelines to increase press efficiencies
• Communicate shipping priorities with Shipping Coordinators to ensure customer due dates and times are met. Communicate priorities with the Corrugator and Converting Supervisors as necessary
• Receive customer priorities and requests from Customer Service personnel and provide timely response
• Resolve any discrepancies by collecting and analyzing production information
• Respond to any changes involving dates, quantity, cancellations, and special requirements for shipment and change production schedule as required
• Order roll stock from outside suppliers and Atlantic Mills as required
• Plan and calculate stock replenishment quantities and communicate with Customer Service and other related parties
• Calculate total daily and weekly production quantities and participate in weekly capacity planning process
• Participate in weekly cycle count and quarterly physical counts for roll stock and finished goods
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety and housekeeping practices, and use of personal protective equipment
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and performing other duties as assigned
• Provide back-up support for the other Planners as required

What you’ll bring

• College or Diploma or University Degree in Operations/Inventory
• Management, Production Scheduling or related experience
• APICS-CPIM Certificate (or working toward)
• MS Office especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced supply chain-environment
• Team player able to balance multiple priorities and make tough decisions

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
• Education assistance for continuous skill development
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children
• Safety equipment and PPE support program
• Knowledge of advanced material considerations is an asset

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range :$66,000.00 - $75,000.00per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.