Master Planner

Description

Plan the work. Align the network. Keep production moving. We are seeking a Master Planner to lead integrated production planning across a complex flexible packaging manufacturing network, including poly extrusion, printing, converting, inline paper mailer operations, and paper mills.

About the role

This role is ideal for a manufacturing planner who understands that a strong production plan is more than a schedule — it’s the connection point between customer demand, capacity, materials, labor, equipment, inventory strategy, and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the Integrated Production Plan
• Develop and maintain monthly and weekly production plans across extrusion, printing, converting, paper mills, and inline paper mailer operations.
• Translate demand signals into feasible production plans that reflect capacity, materials, labor, equipment availability, and inventory goals.
• Lead production allocation decisions based on capacity, capability, and customer priorities.
• Partner closely with Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Analytics teams.
• Ensure our manufacturing network is aligned, accurate, and ready to respond as conditions shift.

Requirements

• Own the Integrated Production Plan
• Translate demand signals into feasible production plans that reflect capacity, materials, labor, equipment availability, and inventory goals.
• Lead production allocation decisions based on capacity, capability, and customer priorities.
• Partner closely with Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Analytics teams.
• Ensure our manufacturing network is aligned, accurate, and ready to respond as conditions shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain roles within manufacturing.
• Experience in flexible packaging, converting, paper, or related environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of MPS/MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; D365 preferred.
• Advanced Excel and experience with planning, reporting, or analytics tools.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage frequent scenario updates.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in extrusion, printing, converting, paper mills, or multi-stage manufacturing.
• Familiarity with throughput modeling and equipment capability analysis.
• Experience partnering with Analytics, BI, or IT to automate planning processes.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Key Competencies for Success

• Analytical Rigor
• Systems Thinking
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Detail Orientation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Operational Discipline

Why This Role Matters

The Master Planner plays a critical role in keeping manufacturing aligned and customer commitments on track. Your work will strengthen production plan accuracy, capacity visibility, inventory strategy, operational execution, and cross-functional decision-making across a complex manufacturing network.