Description & Requirements 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.

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 for identifying 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.  Utilizes Phoenix optimizer software 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’s degree in related field or 3+ years of planning experience in the printing industry requiredExperience with layout optimization applications and/or prepress modules preferredTechnical experience and/or working knowledge of sheet fed printing, die cutting and finishing technologiesDemonstrated 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 skillsRequires full-time in-person availability Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.