Production Planning Manager
About The Position
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future. Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, operations research, or related area
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, logistics or materials handling
- 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
- Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required
Nice To Haves
- Packaging industry experience
- Certificates in APICS, CPSM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing
- Knowledge of AS400/iBMI
- Capability and flexibility of managing changing business needs and requirements
- Proven record of applied critical thinking in a variety of situations
- Taking calculated initiative to drive improvements
- Effective oral and written communications
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self-directed
- Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to develop processes, train end users, and implement projects to completion
Responsibilities
- Coordinating all production planning activities for the manufacturing operations.
- Involved with the daily activities of production, inventory, warehousing and distribution for the finished products produced in the plant.
- Assist in developing Master Schedule requirements from demand forecast, plant capacity, and historical data.
- Interact with production and sales personnel to update and advise of progress and new developments.
- Manage volume and manufacturing location changes as needed to meet customer requirements.
- Monitor inventories of raw material, work in process, and finished goods in an effort to minimize costs and achieve plant inventory goals.
- Oversee development and maintenance of tools that enhance production planning capability.
- Conduct audits for compliance in department standards and practices.
- Assure inside sales and plants utilize the ‘system’ through on site auditing and clear tracking metrics.
- Maintain accurate “needs attention” inventory and implement measures for improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement through training and strategic planning.
- Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
