Production Planning Manager

Manager, Production Planning

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Production Planning position is responsible for coordinating incoming orders to manufacturing and ordering necessary raw materials to support the manufacturing process.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Responsible for the flow of orders and/or information from Project Coordinators to manufacturing; timely scheduling of the orders to meet customer requirements
• Provide leadership support in the Manufacturing Support Department, including Scheduling and Shipping/Receiving.
• Responsible for the Asitrades' daily schedule and the manufacturing weekly schedule (overtime, scheduled maintenance, etc.).
• Maintain and support multiple data bases – to clearly communicate production needs, status of orders and potential future scheduling needs
• Responsible for Rollstock inventory including tracking and decision making for ordering
• Complete Weekly Forecast Report
• Perform month-end closing and compile reports, as needed
• Update daily status of the schedule and production to the General Manager
• Handle all employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies and procedures
• Evaluate employee performance and conduct performance reviews
• Facilitate needed/required training programs for the department
• Lead and participate in special projects, as needed
• Direct, maintain and enforce the safety program for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and Rock Tenn regulations and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree minimum plus five (5) years relevant industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, or other related degree preferred
• 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong analytical ability / perspective / technical aptitude / discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills, (analytical, verbal, written communication) at all levels of organization.
• Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence experience
• Must be a self-starter and completely self-directed.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving ability in a fast-paced highly technical manufacturing environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.