Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and 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’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to oversee application of capacity to demand and inventory levels for near-term planning and long-term projections through analysis and prioritization of forecasts, raw materials, wip and finished goods production to meet customer requirements. The position involves forecast production planning, informed inventory replenishment, efficient equipment scheduling and working cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, maintenance and fellow facilities.
Essential Functions
- Champion and participate in all company Safety and Contiuous Improvement programs.
- Create efficient, accurate equipment schedules for 24/7 manufacturing.
- Participate in raw materials inventory replenishment planning and ordering.
- Monitor Customer demand and inventory levels, initiate resupply and production orders.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance and fellow facilities
- Develop and maintain Forecast Production Plans for analysis and reporting of demand compared with available capacity and actual production outcomes.
- Provide directional guidance on staffing requirements and equipment priorities.
- Coordinate real-time information with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Wharehouse to ensure on-time and complete shipment of customer orders.
- Cultivate proficient use of Oracle, BPCS, Transition Works, Logility, Excell, Access, Query writing and great business written and spoken communication skills.
- Ensure availability of materials necessary to produce scheduled work.
- Participate in SQF, Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs. Provide plant housekeeping support.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Knowledge
Proficient in basic Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with Access or Query writing a plus.
Attention to detail with analytic and critical thinking skills.
Fluid communication, listening, written and verbal abilities in interpersonal and group exchanges.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Secondary Education or equivalent experience, Bachelor’s degree a plus.
Preferred
- In-depth knowledge of Excel, Query composition, and MRP concepts.
- At least 3 years prior experience in Manufacturing. Packaging/Foodservice background helpful.
Environment
Manufacturing environment. Sitting (50%), moderate walking (30%) and standing (20%). Required safety equipment for manufacturing areas: Hair/beard net, safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
Skills Required
- Secondary Education or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years of experience in Manufacturing
- Knowledge of MRP concepts
Huhtamaki Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huhtamaki and has not been reviewed or approved by Huhtamaki.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with dental and vision options, and employer contributions toward premiums are portrayed as generous. Feedback suggests this breadth makes the overall package feel competitive for many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, with certain groups also having access to a pension and even deferred compensation. Feedback suggests these features stand out positively in a manufacturing context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental leave are emphasized alongside meaningful PTO accruals. Feedback suggests this leave structure strengthens perceived total rewards even where base pay is viewed as only fair.
Huhtamaki Insights
What We Do
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com
