Production Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, peopleand the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’sour talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producinginnovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices deliveringexcellence forour customers every day. It’severy one of us workingtogether.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
RESPONSIBILITES
Manage production capacity for Hopkinsville facility.
Work with Production Planning Team to ensure processing of orders in a timely manner.
Ensure shop order are assigned to appropriate work centers,
Interface with Operations and Customer Service personnel to prioritize production plan to maximize customer demand and production efficiencies.
Communicate updated schedule status as needed.
Provides daily Operations update.
Generate and distribute various production reports to support subsequent production activates.
Other responsibilities and tasks as appropriate to achieve company goals.
Assist with implementation of new technology and ERP systems, and serve as point person across plant implementation. Assist with monthly and annual inventories.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma required, 4-year degree Business Management or related field preferred.
Knowledge of ERP or MRP manufacturing software required, BPCS preferred.
Broad knowledge of planning, manufacturing, inventory, and customer focus.
Knowledge of pulp and paper industry preferred
APICS involvement and certification preferred
Experience with Excel, Word, and Power Point.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to use computer keyboard for data entry.
Must be able to speak, hear, see, and sit for extended periods.
Join us. Help protectfood, peopleand theplanet.