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 Opportunity: 

The focus of the Production Planner position is the scheduling and daily trimming of the Corrugated Segment mills.  The Production Planner works closely with all Customer Service groups, mill personnel, and transportation staff to manage the mill production schedule in a manner that allows for an orderly flow of production to customers, while minimizing costs. This position is responsible for the optimal scheduling of 10MM+ tons of containerboard and specialty paper on 35 Paper Machines. 
  

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Ensuring that 3-7 days of trimmed schedule (batches) is maintained at all assigned mills to allow for improved transportation planning Reviews schedules to maximize the use of trim rolls across all machines and works with appropriate parties to obtain necessary orders/sizes needed to optimize machines (trim efficiency) Balancing mill backlogs, meet on-time performance goals, and achieve optimal machine utilization (trim efficiency) across the mill system, while minimizing sourcing costs as much as possible Providing order status information to Customer Service, and responding to expedited shipment requests and order revisions in a timely manner Working with Customer Service, Mill personnel, and Transportation to achieve timely delivery and the lowest possible freight costs Monitoring and effectively utilizing the receiving capabilities of the individual internal box plants to maintain appropriate inventory levels while scheduling open orders Works to maintain a steady paper supply to plants (weekly) to eliminate order bunching and demurrage Perform necessary rework based on unexpected mill outages/downtime 

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in industrial/mechanical engineering, supply chain management, business administration or equivalent work experience Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)  Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Paper mill experience beneficial  Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.