Print Production Planner

Founded by industry veterans Marc Shore and Dennis Kaltman, Max Solutions seeks to impact our customers, employees, communities and the environment through specialty packaging solutions that support the healthcare and consumer segments. We deliver this unmatched impact by investing in next-generation technology, building and supporting an exceptional team of people and never placing limits on creativity.

We are hiring a Print Production Planner at our Concord location.

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules for manufacturing, considering factors such as customer orders, production capacity, and material availability
• Create and maintain a production schedule that maximizes efficiency and meets delivery timelines
• Analyze customer demand patterns, sales forecasts, and historical data to anticipate future folding carton requirements
• Work closely with procurement to ensure an adequate supply of raw materials, such as paperboard, inks, adhesives, and coatings
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate timely material replenishment to avoid production delays
• Allocate production resources based on production requirements and capacity constraints
• Optimize resource utilization to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency
• Monitor the progress of the production line, identify potential bottlenecks or issues, and take proactive measures to minimize disruptions
• Provide daily updated production schedules the delivery all customer orders on time, maintain desired inventory levels, and seek to maximize operational efficiency
• Collaborate with production, sales, and procurement teams for requirements, constraints and feedback to actual results
• Analyze production capacity and optimize resource utilization to meet production targets efficiently
• Create contingency plans & address production disruptions & challenges including unplanned downtime, labor adjustments, customer demand changes or material shortages
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including: planned vs. actual results, inventory turns, on-time delivery, resource utilization, and adjustments based on OEE
• Continuously improve scheduling and planning processes and tools
• Actively participate in routine production meetings to review priorities, progress and issues
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate a deliberate focus on Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Satisfaction

• Previous experience in production planning, preferably in the packaging or printing industry, with a focus on folding cartons or labels
• Strong understanding of production processes, supply chain management, and inventory control principles
• Proficient in using production planning software and tools. Experience with ERP systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction

Max Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis that is protected by federal, state or local law.