Production Planning Manager

Job Description

Production Planning Manager About Crown: 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. Division Overview: 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. Location: Bradley, IL - This facility manufactures standard beverage cans for some of the top consumer product companies. Position Overview: The Production Planning Manager has the responsibility of coordinating all production planning activities for the manufacturing operations. This individual will be involved with the daily activities of production, inventory, warehousing and distribution for the finished products produced in the plant.
Duties And Responsibilities

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
Minimum 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
Approximately 10% travel
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
Preferred Requirements

Packaging industry experience
Certificates in APICS, CPSM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of AS400/iBMI
Competencies 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
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required
Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
Working Conditions

Generally works in an office setting but will be required to perform some job duties inside a plant environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
The noise level is frequently loud
COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $ 91,527 - $ 152,545 annually
Annual bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
What Crown Offers You

Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees The opportunity to build a meaningful career Professional and personal development through training and work experiences Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity. Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's 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.

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