The Production Planner role is responsible for planning production orders to meet cost and service commitments. This role serves as a liaison between Customer Service and Manufacturing and is accountable for creating job tickets with accurate and complete specifications. Additionally this role is responsible to identify special materials and/or external resources needed for the job and collaborate with procurement/outsourcing team to ensure timelines can be met. Responsibilities: * Plans production jobs to meet cost and service commitments in alignment with the production schedule and/or priorities set by the Sr. Planner/Lead. Communicates upcoming changes, rush orders or delays that may impact the scheduling horizon. * Accountable for compiling accurate and complete Job Specifications in collaboration with the Customer Service team. * Groups sales orders with like specifications and attributes to determine best run approach (single run, tandem, combination); * Plans the layouts for production jobs (manual or electronic) and calculates required paperboard size and spoilage. May use Phoenix optimizer to plan low complexity layouts and jobs. * Creates accurate and complete production estimates in alignment with the approved layout, raw material requirements, waste rates, and speeds for planned jobs; Supports Sr. Planner/Lead with data entry activities for planned jobs. * Creates manufacturing Job tickets (production orders) and virtual work tickets/job bags (where applicable) * Identifies orders with special attributes that require outsourcing and collaborates with the outsourcing team to ensure requirements are met. * Collaborate with Procurement on non-standard materials needed to produce the job (paperboard, ink, dies, films, etc.) and initiates requirements as needed in the Radius system. * Responsible to demonstrate behaviors that align with company values and always put safety first. What You need to Succeed: * Associate\u2019s degree in related field or 3+ years of planning experience in the printing industry required * Experience with layout optimization applications and/or prepress modules preferred * Technical experience and/or working knowledge of sheet fed printing, die cutting and finishing technologies * Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft office suite including Outlook, TEAMs, and Excel spreadsheets. ERP system experience preferred. * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. * Effective communication skills including verbal, written, active listening and digital communication. * Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills * Requires full-time in-person availability Benefits: Smurfit WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance), paid time off, employee assistance program, 401K with match,\u202Ftuition\u202Freimbursement,\u202Femployee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! 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. * A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.