Print Planner

Sonoco; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days

Pension plan

Medical insurance

UNUM Help at Hand

Group Life Assurance

Onsite vending & free fruit

Job summary

Sonoco, a global packaging leader, is seeking a Print Planner for our Newcastle tinplate printing site. You will support day-to-day manufacturing planning, coordinate materials, and maintain accurate data to ensure on-time delivery and efficient plant operations.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience, strong ERP skills, and a Graduate-level qualification. 2–4 years in planning or administrative roles is preferred, with attention to detail and cross-team collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• 2–4 years in similar planning/administrative roles.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly production plans based on orders and material availability.
• Check tinplate/material availability; coordinate with warehouse for prep.
• Maintain planning data in ERP and ensure shop-floor alignment.
• Track progress and flag deviations from plan.
• Participate in daily plant meetings and update plans as needed.
• Monitor shipments and verify production plan numbers.
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to support continuity of supply.

Skills

ERP systems

Production planning

Materials control

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Graduate-level qualification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

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Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy