Carton Planning Technician

Client of NOK for Human Capital; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of NOK for Human Capital is seeking a Production Planning Technician to support and coordinate planning and scheduling of carton production orders based on customer requirements. The role involves preparing production schedules, determining machine sequences, and coordinating with Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will monitor raw material requirements, analyze variances, and update schedules as priorities shift, helping improve production efficiency

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, production planning, manufacturing or related field.
• Experience in carton, paper, packaging, printing, or manufacturing settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and machine capacity.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP or production planning software.
• Excellent follow-up, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple production orders.
• Detail-oriented with accurate records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule carton production orders based on customer orders and delivery dates.
• Prepare daily and weekly production plans for machines and lines.
• Determine machine sequences to optimize capacity and minimize downtime.
• Review production orders and ensure raw materials are available.
• Follow up on required quantities of paper materials and other inputs.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Purchasing and Sales/Customer Service departments.
• Monitor progress and ensure completion according to the schedule.
• Update production schedules as priorities or deliveries change.
• Monitor planned vs actual production and prepare regular reports.
• Maintain accurate records of production plans, output, and order status.

Skills

Production planning

Planning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team coordination

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP

MRP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Production Planning Technician to support and coordinate the planning and scheduling of carton production orders based on customer requirements The role is responsible for preparing production schedules determining the appropriate sequence for machine operations monitoring raw material requirements and coordinating with Production Warehouse and Quality teams to ensure orders are completed on time and according to the production plan

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule carton production orders according to customer orders and required delivery dates
• Prepare daily and weekly production plans for different machines and production lines
• Determine the appropriate machine operating sequence to optimize production capacity and minimize downtime and setup time
• Review production orders and ensure that all required raw materials especially paper and carton materials are available
• Follow up on required quantities of paper materials and other production inputs
• Coordinate closely with Production Warehouse Quality Purchasing and Sales Customer Service departments
• Monitor the progress of each production order and ensure completion according to the approved schedule
• Follow up on machine productivity and production capacity
• Record actual production quantities and compare them with the planned quantities
• Analyze production variances and identify reasons for delays or deviations from the plan
• Take appropriate action and coordinate with relevant departments when there are production delays material shortages machine breakdowns or changes in customer orders
• Update production schedules whenever there are changes in priorities or delivery requirements
• Monitor planned vs actual production and prepare regular reports
• Maintain accurate records of production plans actual output machine productivity and order status
• Support management in identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency and machine utilization
• Ensure that production priorities are clearly communicated to the relevant teams

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Manufacturing, or a related field .
• Previous experience in production planning within a carton, paper, packaging, printing, or manufacturing factory is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of production processes and machine capacity.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and material requirements.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel .
• Experience with ERP/MRP or production planning systems is preferred.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple production orders simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams.

Required Skills:

• Output Reports
• Production Planning
• Industrial Engineering
• Support
• Customer Requirements
• Raw Materials
• Operations
• ERP
• Purchasing
• Attention To Detail
• Manufacturing
• Communication Skills
• Records
• Materials
• Excel
• Pressure Scheduling
• Microsoft Excel
• Planning
• Engineering
• Sales Communication
• Management