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Operations Planner / Senior Operations Planner

Operations Planner / Senior Operations Planner

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Division:  Supply Chain
Posting date:  Jul 17, 2026
Pay Range:  $60,000-$90,000

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

The Operations Planner / Senior Operations Planner plays a critical role in coordinating production activities, optimizing inventory, and supporting the efficient movement of products from manufacturing through delivery. 

This position serves as a key connection point between Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Inside Sales, ensuring customer commitments are met while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable mill operations.

The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing priorities, analyzing information, and collaborating with teams across the mill.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain daily production schedules for three world-class paper machines and internal/external secondary winding operations.
  • Coordinate Internal Converting, Outside Converting, and Intercompany Deliveries, ensuring schedules and product movement align with customer needs.
  • Partner with Production, Inside Sales, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and support customer commitments.
  • Manage the Operations Planning mailbox and respond to requests from internal and external partners.
  • Support the order management process from order acceptance through shipment, ensuring delays and changes are communicated effectively.
  • Monitor inventory levels, support aged inventory management, and identify opportunities to optimize stock.
  • Generate and analyze supply chain, production, and inventory reports.
  • Maintain scheduling tools, reports, and tracking processes.
  • Participate in mill improvement initiatives, Lean Six Sigma projects, and cross-functional Supply Chain projects.
  • Support ISO requirements and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field, OR five years of production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in supply chain, production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong computer skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience or willingness to obtain Green Belt certification within three years.

Why Join Sappi?

At Sappi, you’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced manufacturing professionals while gaining exposure to production, supply chain, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role provides the opportunity to:

  • Work cross-functionally with teams throughout the mill.
  • Make decisions that directly impact production efficiency and customer service.
  • Develop expertise in manufacturing planning and supply chain operations.
  • Grow your career within a global organization.

The Operations Planner / Senior Operations Planner plays a critical role in coordinating production activities, optimizing inventory, and supporting the efficient movement of products from manufacturing through delivery. 

This position serves as a key connection point between Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Inside Sales, ensuring customer commitments are met while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable mill operations.

The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing priorities, analyzing information, and collaborating with teams across the mill.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain daily production schedules for three world-class paper machines and internal/external secondary winding operations.
  • Coordinate Internal Converting, Outside Converting, and Intercompany Deliveries, ensuring schedules and product movement align with customer needs.
  • Partner with Production, Inside Sales, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and support customer commitments.
  • Manage the Operations Planning mailbox and respond to requests from internal and external partners.
  • Support the order management process from order acceptance through shipment, ensuring delays and changes are communicated effectively.
  • Monitor inventory levels, support aged inventory management, and identify opportunities to optimize stock.
  • Generate and analyze supply chain, production, and inventory reports.
  • Maintain scheduling tools, reports, and tracking processes.
  • Participate in mill improvement initiatives, Lean Six Sigma projects, and cross-functional Supply Chain projects.
  • Support ISO requirements and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field, OR five years of production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in supply chain, production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong computer skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience or willingness to obtain Green Belt certification within three years.

Why Join Sappi?

At Sappi, you’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced manufacturing professionals while gaining exposure to production, supply chain, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role provides the opportunity to:

  • Work cross-functionally with teams throughout the mill.
  • Make decisions that directly impact production efficiency and customer service.
  • Develop expertise in manufacturing planning and supply chain operations.
  • Grow your career within a global organization.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Brienne Hayes
Email:  brienne.hayes@sappi.com
Telephone number:  2072383226

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