Smurfit Westrock
Capacity & Planning Manager
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Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
The Capacity and Planning Manager is a pivotal role on site working closely with all departments. Balancing your time between short term planning, focused on service, and mid-term planning, ensuring future capability of the site to deliver the sales forecast. As a member of the broader supply chain function within the integrated division, you will act as a voice into and out of the site on all supply related matters providing an excellent opportunity to grow your network whilst supporting the site and division.
Main Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a team of two production planners and effectively influence stakeholders both within and beyond the Stalybridge operation.
- Find win-win solutions for internal operations and customers that deliver >98% OTIF in the most efficient and cost-effective plans.
- Balance loadings between assets and manage offload/transfer work from other sites as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end production processes, from raw materials to finished goods, including inventory management.
- Contribute to setting Stalybridge’s operational, sales, and capacity strategy.
- Collaborate with the sales teams to develop accurate sales forecasts and align production/capacity plans accordingly.
- Analyse large amounts of production and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement, cost take out, and risks.
- Promote a climate of continuous improvement and employee motivation and involvement at all levels, by participation in SKOPE.
- Primary site contact for UK Paper, managing paper stock levels via VMI, including paper forecasting and owner of associated master data.
- Supporting the site management team in ensuring we are always audit ready (external & internal audits), including working to SMETA and BRCGS standards.
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Person Specification
To be successful in this role you must have;
- Proven experience in a production planning management role, preferably in a similar industry.
- In-depth knowledge of production planning principles and best practices.
- Understanding of inventory flows, inventory management, and S&OP principals.
- Demonstrated experience in people management, including communication and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in utilising production planning software and tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High level of computer and software literacy, e.g. Excel, Power BI, SharePoint.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement processes.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- 24/7 confidential support for you and your family.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies.
- Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer).
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
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