Production Planning Specialist

General Purpose

Coverage of manufacturing processes to produce cards, card-centric packaging, and marketing print collateral. Coordination and communication of detailed project instructions.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews project specifications, compares to sales order and estimate for accuracy, identifies and resolves any discrepancies.
• Attends and participates in daily production planning meetings.
• Captures and implements operational efficiencies that benefit the organization.
• Generates manufacturing job tickets in ERP system that effectively communicate instructions for error-free manufacturing of product.
• Generates purchase orders that communicate detailed instructions for goods and services provided.
• Works with estimating to secure accurate estimates to production plan as needed.
• Communicates with sales, scheduling, and operations to ensure project timelines are met.
• Manages and communicates status changes of milestones between client, sales, and scheduling.
• Submits artwork, with instructions for pre-flight and proof output.
• Prepares accurate and efficient layouts for manufacturing.
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external resources providing detailed instructions, schedules, and status updates as required to coordinate the manufacturing of cards and related print and packaging collateral.
• Sets up and submits all final paperwork necessary for accurate billing of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of previous work experience in print production with an understanding of print manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics).
• Willingness to work hours needed to complete job tasks effectively.
• Reliable and dependable.

Safe Work Requirements

• PPE: Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs or Earmuffs, Safety Shoes, Gloves when required, Hard Hats, and any other PPE Required based on the job or task.
• Compliance with Smurfit Westrock’s employment policies, handbook, and workplace safety policies, rules, and procedures.
• Submission of Safety Concerns and Safety Work Order / Incident Reporting and Learning / Basic understanding of the Safety Excellence System.
• Follows Training Matrix assigned in the Learning and Development System.
• Must follow the STOP Work Process – Employees have the right to STOP the work at any time to gain a better understanding of the process or to ensure safety standards are met.

What We Offer

• Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate.
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection.
• Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more.

Qualified Applicants

Will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Salary Range

$62,250.00 - $103,750.00, depending on your role, level, and location.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentive.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Retail savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law.
• 15 days of paid vacation.
• 11 days of paid holidays.