What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at TOPPAN Packaging Americas?
Position: Production Planner
Location: Morristown, TN
Shift: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $30.51 – $37.63/hour
Summary Description
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient operations while meeting customer demand. This role works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to balance capacity, materials, and timelines in a fast-paced production environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Location: Morristown, TN
Shift: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $30.51 – $37.63/hour
Summary Description
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient operations while meeting customer demand. This role works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to balance capacity, materials, and timelines in a fast-paced production environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create and adjust production schedules based on machine capacity, materials, and resources
- Ensure alignment of cylinders, inks, and substrates to meet production needs
- Coordinate internal and external material flow
- Maintain and monitor inventory control systems and procedures
- Communicate with vendors, customers, sales teams, and plant personnel regarding materials and shipments
- Support on-time delivery and customer expectations through proactive planning
- Complete special projects and assignments as directed
- You have strong computer and data entry skills, including experience with word processing systems
- You communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers
- You are comfortable presenting information and speaking with cross-functional teams
- You can manage multiple priorities and projects at the same time
- You have knowledge of manufacturing processes or production environments
- You are organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Salary : $31 - $38