Job Description
Get to know us:
Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more.
What sets us apart? Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do:
- Lead with Safety – We put people first, always.
- Build Trust – We keep our promises and act with integrity.
- Innovate and Be Resilient – We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar.
- Include and Collaborate – We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger.
- Raise the Bar – We strive for excellence in every detail.
If you’re looking for a place where these values aren’t just words but actions, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at http://www.millrockpackaging.com!
How you'll make an impact:
We’re looking for a passionate and agile Production Planner who thrives on solving problems and building efficient processes. If you love challenges and want to make an impact, this role is for you.
What you’ll do:
- Plan & Prepare: Create accurate work orders and job packets based on specifications from Sales, Customer Service, and Production teams.
- Ensure Accuracy: Review sales orders, purchase orders, artwork, and estimates for precision, resolving discrepancies quickly.
- Optimize Processes: Build production estimates and operational tools in the ERP system, ensuring correct specifications and routings.
- Design Solutions: Use Artios CAD to develop layouts that meet production standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production to review artwork, routings, specs, and layouts, adjusting as needed.
- Manage Changes: Update work orders and communicate changes to all stakeholders.
- Maintain Records: Keep ERP data accurate and up to date for items, tools, and estimates.
- Support Estimating: Assist Sales Estimating with cost evaluations.
- Drive Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance processes and customer satisfaction.
- Additional projects as assigned by MRP leadership
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our Culture: We’re stronger together. Safety comes first, and we believe our people, customers, and investors are the foundation of our success. Collaboration and respect drive everything we do.
Competitive Compensation: Your base pay will reflect factors like market location, experience, and skills. Many roles also include performance bonuses as part of the total compensation package.
Benefits That Matter: We offer a full range of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- …and more!
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the position's duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Recruiting Agencies: Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.
What it takes to succeed:
Basic Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in planning, scheduling or in a similar detail-oriented capacity
- Existing knowledge of how production processes operate, including material flow, production timelines, and capacity planning.
- Ability to create, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability.
- Ability to work with internal customers to ensure alignment of production goals.
- Skills to quickly identify and solve production issues that may affect timelines or output.
- Adaptability to changing production demands, supply issues, or unforeseen delays.
- Ensure production schedules and forecasts are accurate to minimize errors and inefficiencies.
- Awareness of quality standards and ensuring they are maintained in production.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred Requirements
We value diverse experiences and perspectives—they help us innovate every day. While these qualifications are preferred, they’re not required:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or printing environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite along with design software
- Awareness of lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste in production.
Compensation details: 55000-86000 Yearly Salary
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