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
Reporting to the Planning & Capacity Manager, the Production Planner is responsible for balancing customer demand and factory production to ensure that customer expectation is satisfied whilst factory targets are met.
Liaising with stakeholders across the business including Sales, Production, Technical, Transport and Financial on the planning of production and capacity availability.
Responsible for improving the production and distribution processes to ensure the production and distribution of products runs smoothly.
Ensure that goods manufactured are produced in a cost-effective way that meets quality specifications, and they are ready to distribute to customers in a timely fashion
Liaises with sales division to determine customer requirements
Develops a production schedule detailing all tasks and when they should be completed by to meet predicted completion date
Liaises with suppliers, the production department, and maintenance employees to ensure all workers, materials, and machinery will be available when required.
Monitors product progress to ensure it is following the schedule.
Troubleshoots problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions.
Organizes paperwork, including purchase orders, and maintains records.
Collects and assesses data about the production and team's performance
Prepares reports about production processes for upper management and suggests ways to improve efficiency.
Places orders as required on suppliers (sheet feeding), schedules delivery to production and monitors supplier performance and activity.
Determines and sets stocking and re-ordering levels of production consumables (tape, stretch wrap, strapping, etc) to meet production requirements whilst minimizing stock holding.
Produces production related reports for plant management. These will be on a daily, weekly, monthly and shift basis.
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.