Production Planning Coordinator

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 $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:
Crown Beverage Packaging, Fort Bend Plant # 060, 12910 Jess Pirtle Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.

Position Overview:
The Production Planning Coordinator will assist with all production planning activities for the Sugar Land / Fort Bend manufacturing operation that is part of the North American Beverage Division. This individual will assist with the daily activities of production, inventory, warehousing and distribution for the finished products being produced at this location. The Production Planning Coordinator will serve as a liaison with our customers on matters related to planning. The ideal candidate for this position must be an advocate for production planning best practices and standardization at the plant level.

Duties And Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Production Planning Manager, the Production Planning Coordinator’s responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
Assists/Coordinates in developing Master Schedule requirements from demand forecast, plant capacity, and historical data
Assists/Coordinates with interacting with production and sales personnel to update and advise of progress and new developments.
Assists/Coordinates with managing volume and manufacturing location changes between factories as needed to meet customer requirements
Assists/Coordinates in monitoring inventories in an effort to minimize costs and achieve Plant inventory goals
Assists/Coordinates in overseeing development and maintenance of tools that enhance production planning capability for the Division
Assists/Coordinates in maintaining accurate needs attention and obsolete inventory and implement measures for improvement
Assists/Coordinates in tracking/analyzing data and producing required reports
Assists/Coordinates in updating and maintaining the planning production system
Interface with manufacturing personnel, purchasing personnel, etc. on material status and production planning issues
Coordinates with the manufacturing floor to actively manage the production schedule.
Follows and audits production orders through the production process to ensure the proper schedule is followed
Monitors manufacturing system transactions for accuracy and works with leaders to correct discrepancies and eliminate the fundamental causes of the problems
Coordinates material delivery with inventory to support manufacturing schedule. May examine material delivered to production to verify conformance to specifications
Compiles records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials
Performs system transactions to report movement of material between manufacturing operations and into finished goods
Monitors daily progress of manufacturing orders
Monitors quality, service, and delivery issues and issues corrective actions as needed
Plans and schedules production orders based on established priorities and the availability of required materials and capacity. Follows up to determine actual performance versus estimates.
Assembles work order packets complete with work order router, completion dates, and instructions for subsequent operations.
Maintain the capacity report so that it can be used as a tool in the planning and scheduling process
Maintain monthly and yearly inventory levels
Maintain additional metric reports for Manager
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

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

Minimum Requirements
Associate’s degree
1-3+ years of experience in a production planning/logistics/materials handling role

Preferred Requirements
Bachelor degree in business, logistics management or a related area preferred
Knowledge of AS400
Certificates in APICS, CPSM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing are highly desired
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
Competencies
Detail oriented
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self-directed
Effective oral and written communications
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
Operations Sergeant/Officer; Training Specialist; Readiness Sergeant; Logistics Specialist
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:
Crown offers competitive pay, bonus, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as excellent retirement package including a pension and company matched 401(k).

Interested:
Take the next step in your career and apply online today at
www.crowncork.com/careers

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.