Production Planning Co-op (Operations/Engineering) - May-Dec 2023

WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:  The focus of the Production Planner position is the scheduling and daily trimming of the Corrugated or Consumer 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 containerboard/ paperboard and specialty paper on Paper Machines.

·        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) in an effort to eliminate order bunching and demurrage

·        Perform necessary rework based on unexpected mill outages/downtime

·        Bachelor’s Degree in progress 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

·        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.

·        A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.