Smurfit Westrock plc
Opportunity summary:
As the Production Planner you will serve as the intermediary between elements of the supply chain and will be directly responsible for mill production schedules. You will orchestrate all supply chain efforts with logistics and customer service teams, creating and organizing the most efficient manufacturing schedules that maximize efficiency and productivity to meet customer requirements.
How you will impact Smurfit WestRock
Make production scheduling and transportation decisions with a high degree of autonomy
Communicate production and logistics decisions with cross-functional stakeholders as necessary to ensure alignment
Continuously identify innovative ways to improve trim efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize machine utilization
Assist with on-time shipments to customers by scheduling machines for production runs
Communicate regularly and effectively with manufacturing personnel to ensure production runs are sequenced to meet customer/company objectives
Balance competing needs, metrics (i.e., trim efficiency, shipment time, freight loading optimization) and goals to arrive at the optimal scheduling and logistics solution for all parties
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling reports to measure performance and identify solutions to optimize efficiency when appropriate
Manage FIFO inventory for raw materials
Oversee clamp truck operators to ensure processes are in compliance
Manage month-end inventory reconciliation
What you need to succeed:
Experience with scheduling tools and supply chain software
Strong analytical skills to evaluate large amounts of data
Ability to make key decisions to resolve customer issues and deliver a solution
Possess effective communication skills to clearly convey priorities across different departments
APICS certification is preferred
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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How you will impact Smurfit WestRock
Make production scheduling and transportation decisions with a high degree of autonomy
Communicate production and logistics decisions with cross-functional stakeholders as necessary to ensure alignment
Continuously identify innovative ways to improve trim efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize machine utilization
Assist with on-time shipments to customers by scheduling machines for production runs
Communicate regularly and effectively with manufacturing personnel to ensure production runs are sequenced to meet customer/company objectives
Balance competing needs, metrics (i.e., trim efficiency, shipment time, freight loading optimization) and goals to arrive at the optimal scheduling and logistics solution for all parties
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling reports to measure performance and identify solutions to optimize efficiency when appropriate
Manage FIFO inventory for raw materials
Oversee clamp truck operators to ensure processes are in compliance
Manage month-end inventory reconciliation
What you need to succeed:
Experience with scheduling tools and supply chain software
Strong analytical skills to evaluate large amounts of data
Ability to make key decisions to resolve customer issues and deliver a solution
Possess effective communication skills to clearly convey priorities across different departments
APICS certification is preferred
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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