Manager I, Plant Production Planning

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.

Job Description:

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing over 23,000 people and net sales of over $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.  Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals. 

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:

• Nichols, NY

 Salary:

• We offer competitive salary $105,000.00 to $125,000.00
• *Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level*

This position has the responsibilities to coordinate all production planning activities for the Nichols, New York manufacturing operation that is part of the North American Beverage Division. This individual will be involved with the daily activities of production, inventory, warehousing and distribution for the finished products being produced at this location. The ideal candidate for this position must be an advocate for production planning best practices and standardization at the plant level.

Responsibilities and accountabilities for this Manager role include but are not restricted to the following areas:

• 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 between factories as needed to meet customer requirements
• Monitor inventories of raw material, work in process, and finished good in an effort to minimize costs and achieve Division inventory goals
• Oversee development and maintenance of tools that enhance production planning capability for the Division
• Train and audit plant personnel 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 and obsolete inventory and implement measures for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement through training, tool development, and strategic planning

Job Requirements

• BS degree in business, logistics, management or related area
• 5+ years of experience in a production planning/logistics/materials handling role
• Certificates in APICS, CPSM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing are highly desired
• Knowledge of AS400 operating systems is a plus
• Experience in manufacturing, operational, and customer driven environments
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office with specific emphasis on Excel, Access and Word
• Ability to develop processes, train end users, and implement projects to completion
• Capable of managing changing business needs and requirements
• Proven record of applied critical thinking in a variety of situations, and taking calculated initiative to drive improvements
• Effective oral and written communications
• Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills

• 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   

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