Production Planner

Smurfit Kappa; March; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in March, UK is looking for a Production Planner. The role focuses on optimising production schedules while meeting customer demands. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong planning skills, numerical ability, and teamwork to ensure efficient operations. Competitive salary, benefits, and ongoing training provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Ongoing training and development

24/7 confidential support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Production Planning Systems.
• Excellent knowledge of corrugated production methods.
• Experience managing customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and optimise production throughput.
• Forecast demand and maintain paper stocks.
• Liaise with Sales Support and Transport planning.

Skills

Methodical in planning

Teamwork

Creative Problem Solving

Excellent numerical ability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

The role is key to balancing factory production whilst ensuring that the customer demands are met and OTIF levels are maintained to a high standard, you will be reporting to the Planning and Capacity Manager.

Key responsibilites of the role include:

• Schedule and Optimise production throughput
• Adapt the planning process to prevailing sales and production climates to maintain excellent service to customers
• Accurately and speedily prepare clear meaningful, unambiguous product documentation
• Schedule plans to minimise waste, setup time and machine waiting time whilst ensuring the customer demands and deadlines are met
• Read, understand and communicate forward load and advise team leaders of required manning levels
• Combine orders to maximise corrugator output
• Forecast demand and maintain paper stocks to within agreed paraments, whilst ensuring continuity of supply
• Liaise with Sales Support, Despatch and Transport planning to coordinate order availability versus delivery requirements
  
  

The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Methodical in planning and be able to achieve goals through teamwork
• Displays use of initiative, accuracy, flexibility, people skills, team working
• Creative Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail, reliability
• A proactive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to be firm when required
• Strong working knowledge of Production Planning Systems
• Excellent knowledge of corrugated production methods
• Experience of managing the expectations of customers
• Willingness to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Inquisitive and analytical
• Adaptable and flexible
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
  
  

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.