Print Planner

Sonoco; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays

Pension plan (auto enrolment 6% / 9%)

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program (UNUM)

Group life assurance

Onsite vending machines & free fruit

Job summary

SONOCO CANADA in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Print Planner to support the daily manufacturing plan at our tinplate printing site. The role focuses on administration, material coordination, and plan control to ensure on-time delivery and smooth plant operations.

You will maintain weekly production plans, check tinplate and materials, coordinate with warehouse teams, and manage ERP data aligned with shop-floor activity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and how they support planning.
• Familiarity with production planning, material control, and data processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer weekly production plans based on orders and material availability.
• Check availability of tinplate and other materials; coordinate with warehouse teams.
• Maintain ERP planning data and ensure integrity with shop-floor activity.
• Track progress against plan and flag deviations.
• Update plans and data during plant meetings and priority changes.
• Monitor shipment status and verify numbers against the production plan.
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to support continuity of supply.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

Material control

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate-level qualification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Operational systems

Job description

Print Planner# Sonoco## Print PlannerApply: Onsite: GBR - Tyneside - D409: Full time: Posted Today: JR-160644**Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK **Function:** Operations / Supply Chain **Job Brief**We are seeking a Print Planner to support the day-to-day execution of the manufacturing plan at our Newcastle tinplate printing site. This role plays a key part in supporting manufacturing operations through effective **administration, materials coordination, and production plan control**. Working closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Pre-Press and Quality teams, the role ensures materials, data, and plans are accurately maintained to support on-time delivery and efficient plant operations.The position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a structured mindset, and experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.**What You Will Do**As Print Planner, you will:· **Support the Production Plan:** Maintain and administer weekly production plans based on orders, delivery requirements, and material availability.· **Material Control:** Check availability of tinplate and other materials; coordinate with warehouse teams on material preparation and unpacking for production.· **ERP Administration:** Maintain accurate planning and materials data, ensuring system integrity and alignment with shop floor activity.· **Progress Monitoring:** Track progress against plan and highlight issues or deviations.· **Daily Coordination:** Participate in plant meetings, support priority changes, and update plans and data as required.· **Shipment & Inventory Checks:** Monitor shipment status and verify numbers administratively against the production plan.· **Supplier Liaison:** Liaise with raw material suppliers as required to support continuity of supply.**What We’re Looking For****Knowledge & Experience**· Experience working in a **manufacturing or industrial environment**, ideally within packaging, printing, or metal processing.· Strong working knowledge of **ERP systems**.· Understanding of production planning, material control, and manufacturing data processes.· Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent experience.· 2-4 years’ experience in a similar operational, planning, or administrative role.**Skills & Attributes**· Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.· Methodical, systematic approach to tasks and problem-solving.· Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.· Proactive, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment.· Strong IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and operational systems.**Why Join Us**· Holidays: 25 days per year + 8 bank holidays (or equivalent in Hours)· Pension: Automatic enrolment of 6% employee contributions and 9% employer contribution. Scheme administered by AON Master Trust.· Medical insurance (cash plan): Company pays for Westfield individual membership if they wish to join it.· UNUM Help at Hand: Private medical / EAP - GP appointments & prescriptions,· various types of counselling & advice, and discounts for various high street shops/brands.· Group Life Assurance: Currently x7 annual salary· Heavily subsidised food vending machines onsite, and free fruit on Tuesdays & Wednesdays