Planner - Carton & Leaflet Printing

NEW VACANCY! (PK9279) PLANNER - CARTON & LEAFLET PRINTING COMMUTABLE FROM CHESHIRE / MERSEYSIDE / NORTH WALES SALARY UP TO £36K (Depending on Experience) HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 8:00am till 4:00pm OR 9:00am till 5:00pm Our client is a leading independent carton manufacturer based in the North West. They are looking to recruit an experienced Planner to oversee daily manufacturing operations within their carton printing facility. This is a hands-on detailed production planning role. You will be responsible for managing workflow across lithographic printing, die cutting, folder/gluing and finishing operations, ensuring all jobs are scheduled efficiently, produced to the highest quality standards, and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities: Plan and maintain daily production schedules for carton printing, die cutting and finishing operations to ensure customer deadlines are met while maximising machine efficiency and minimising changeovers Review job tickets, artwork and specifications to ensure all production requirements are fully understood before work begins Monitor work in progress and adjust schedules proactively to prevent hold-ups & downtime Coordinate with Procurement to ensure board, inks, printing plates, dies and tooling are available in line with the production plan Support daily production meetings to communicate priorities, targets & operational issues Monitor machine performance, waste levels, throughput & overall equipment efficiency Work closely with the Quality team to investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions, if required Liaise with various teams to confirm job details, lead times and production status Prepare and present weekly & monthly production reports to management Attend internal and external meetings and, where required, visit suppliersRequirements: Proven experience in carton printing, packaging manufacturing or commercial print production Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, and shop floor supervision Excellent organisational, problem solving and communication skills Familiarity with ERP/MIS systems and Microsoft Office applications Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies would be advantageous Knowledge of quality and environmental standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and PS 9000 Computer literate with the ability to analyse and report production data