Production Planning Coordinator Job at Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Sugar Land, TX

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  • Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.
  • Sugar Land, TX

Job Description

Job Description

About Crown:
\nCROWN 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.
\nAt 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.

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\nDivision Overview:
\nCrown’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.

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\nLocation:
\nCrown Beverage Packaging, Fort Bend Plant # 060, 12910 Jess Pirtle Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.

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\nPosition Overview:
\nThe 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.

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

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

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\nMinimum Requirements
\nAssociate’s degree
\n1-3+ years of experience in a production planning/logistics/materials handling role

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\nPreferred Requirements
\nBachelor degree in business, logistics management or a related area preferred
\nKnowledge of AS400
\nCertificates in APICS, CPSM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing are highly desired
\nExperience in manufacturing, operational, and customer driven environments
\nProven proficiency in Microsoft Office with specific emphasis on Excel, Access and Word
\nAbility to develop processes, train end users, and implement projects to completion
\nCompetencies
\nDetail oriented
\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self-directed
\nEffective oral and written communications
\nProficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required

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\nPhysical Requirements
\nWhile 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
\nThe associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

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

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\nPossible Equivalent Military Titles
\nOperations Sergeant/Officer; Training Specialist; Readiness Sergeant; Logistics Specialist
\n*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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\nBenefits:
\nCrown 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).

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\nInterested:
\nTake the next step in your career and apply online today at
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\nEEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

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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.

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