Position Overview:

The Production Planning Manager will direct 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. The ideal candidate for this position must be an advocate for production planning best practices and standardization.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Planning Manager’s responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:   

• 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 good in an effort to minimize costs and achieve plant inventory goals
• Oversee development and maintenance of tools that enhance production planning capability.
• Responsible for 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
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• Some college coursework
• 5+ years of experience in a production planning, logistics and 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

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

 Possible Equivalent Military Titles

• Supply Officer; Administrative Officer; Chief Staff Officer; Management Analyst and Planner; Purchasing and Contracting Manager; Surface Warfare Officer; Chief of Operations and Plans; Training and Education Directors; Contingency Planning and Force Readiness Officer

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

Benefits:

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).