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.

At Smurfit Westrock we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that’s shaping the future of packaging.

Career Opportunity:

 

The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for creating production schedules for manufacturing that safely and efficiently maximize plant production and minimizes cost to produce a quality product within specifications to customers. Their goal is to employ adequate service levels and product available to customers while being the liaison to the Customer Support, Supply & Operations Planning processes. 

 

This position is located at the Norcross, GA Corrugated Container facility.

 

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

 

Schedule production across multiple shifts.Establish daily production plans.Track orders and production information, adjust as necessary Maintain superior customer satisfaction through on time if full delivery Daily coordination with production, customer service, graphics, maintenance, and shipping Responsible for ensuring maximum utilization and efficiency of all assets, including: Maintain maximum possible total product availability Maintain flexibility to make optimum use of assets Help control business cost through schedule/mix management, Minimize freight costs through disciplined schedule managementMinimize paper waste and paper substitutionsMinimize downtime, change orders, and manpowerOptimize the network through proactive order management, flexing between locations and assets resulting in increased throughput, decreased cost to serve and maximum serviceCreate and maintain reports for above responsibilities ensuring alignment to goalsGenerate machine capacity plans as part of the Demand & Supply Planning Process Analyzer machine run metrics to ensure availability is consistent with demand Manage and update the speed and availability data by machine that drive the supply demand model in support of the IBP process Report capacity allocation by account for those where capacity is reservedCollaborate with all functional business units to ensure alignment of strategic initiatives In sold out cycles, work w/ Customer Support and Inventory management to maximize sales order/replenishment and execute customer priorities. In undersold cycles, work with Customer Support, Demand, and Inventory management teams to identify opportunities to optimally utilize available capacity. Maintain standards, rules, exceptions, and customer tolerances Perform other duties as assigned by manager that fall within the scope and level of role 

 What you need to succeed:

 

Bachelor’s degree - PreferredAPICS Certification - Preferred 2+ years’ production planning/scheduling experience in a process manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Ability to plan and organize workloadWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

 

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.Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one. Employee discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program. 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.