Job Title
Production Planning Manager
Department
Production Planning
Reports to
Supply Chain Manager
Employment Status
Regular, Full-Time
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Shift
Days
Location
USA – Olyphant, PA (greater Scranton, PA Area)
Travel
1-10%
Position Summary
Oversee production planning and management activities within the organization. Develop production plan, budget, and timelines according to production specifications. Determine production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications. Plan workflow and schedules for production department.
Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
- Plan production schedules yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly to meet customer demand.
- Work with other supply chain team members to establish production plans.
- Effectively manage stock in preparation of seasonal demand to maximize product sales.
- Ensure department operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, directing, and training employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operation goals. Participate in recruitment and selection process.
- Oversee the accurate recording of department employee’s attendance system and provide all necessary information to enable accurate payroll preparation.
- Coordinate the use of SAP and computerized systems.
- Monitor production planning and/or stoppages of production lines and communicate issues or problems with management.
- Receive orders and ensure their completion using appropriate internal procedures.
- Maintain good relationships with cross-functional departments.
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of systems, including performing internal audits as required.
- Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory.
- Maintain high level of inventory accuracy.
- Capacity planning for can production lines
- Ensure high level of production schedule attainment.
- Managing a team/coaching/mentoring/performance.
- Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous managerial experience required.
- Previous SAP experience a plus
- Strong analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data.
- MS Office including Excel experience.
- Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.
Physical Demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less O 11-25 lbs O
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less O 11-25 lbs O
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment
Work Environment
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.
CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.
Top Skills
What We Do
We’re CANPACK Group – 8,000 people around the world, with a common goal to push the boundaries of packaging and help our customers dream and deliver on a global scale.
Our company began in Poland over 30 years ago, and since then we’ve grown into a leading global manufacturer of beverage packaging.
Every day, we produce millions of beverage cans, food tins, glass bottles and metal closures at our production sites located on five continents. We create impactful, sustainable solutions that do more – for brands, for businesses, for people and the planet.
We achieve this through empowering every employee to make their mark by sharing ideas and solving problems together. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture that cares about its employees and respects the world around it. Join us and help us Create That Feeling.
