Production Planner
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Mid
Carlisle, UK
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProduction Planning & Scheduling
About the job
Requirements
- A qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is typically possessed.
- A minimum of three to five years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, production scheduling, and inventory management principles.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation through communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Capability in production planning and scheduling, demand and forecast management, inventory optimisation, capacity planning, and supply chain coordination.
- Competence in ERP/MRP systems management, data analysis and reporting, continuous improvement methodologies, problem solving, and decision making.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across functions and regions.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain detailed production schedules and production plans that meet customer expectations and business requirements while aligning production activities with forecasted demand, inventory levels, and operational capabilities.
- Collaborate with Sales, Production, Procurement, Exports, Supply Chain Planning, and other regional stakeholders to align production plans with demand forecasts and business objectives.
- Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory levels, identify shortages, excess stock, and supply risks, and use inventory, stock, and forecast management techniques to optimise working capital and maintain continuity of supply.
- Coordinate production adjustments and material procurement activities in response to changing business requirements.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and production bottlenecks to support efficient manufacturing operations.
- Manage production orders, material requirements, and inventory transactions within ERP/MRP systems, maintaining accurate and integral planning data.
- Review production performance, analyse key performance indicators, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Implement corrective actions to improve planning accuracy, service levels, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
- Support engineering change management by incorporating product and process changes into production plans with minimal disruption.
- Support supply continuity initiatives across the EMEA region.
- Prepare and deliver regular performance reports to management, highlighting achievements, risks, challenges, and proposed solutions.
- Maintain compliance with month-end processes, inventory control procedures, company policies, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
- Seek opportunities to improve planning processes, systems, reporting tools, and ways of working.
- Provide flexible support to other site functions during peak periods, holiday cover, business-critical activities, and periods of increased operational demand.
About the company
Crown Holdings designs, manufactures, and sells packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial use. Its consumer packaging includes steel and aluminum cans, glass bottles, and metal closures for drinks, food, and household products. Its industrial packaging covers strap consumables and equipment, paper-based protective packaging, and plastic film supplies for metals, construction, agriculture, and other sectors. The company competes through its large scale, broad product portfolio, global manufacturing footprint, and direct sales organization, and its goal is to help customers securely package and transport products while enabling shelf appeal and efficient logistics worldwide.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
Founded
1892
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Crown raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.30-$8.50 on July 20, 2026.
- Q2 2026 adjusted EPS reached $2.49, up 16% year over year.
- Management expects at least $900 million adjusted free cash flow in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2026 operating margin fell 1.4 points while free cash flow was negative $141 million.
- Middle East instability adds $0.07-$0.10 per share through freight and industrial gas costs.
- The Federal Circuit's AG 18, LLC dispute keeps Crown's metal-packaging legal overhang alive.
What makes Crown Holdings unique
- Crown owns global beverage-can scale, with Q2 2026 volumes up 5% worldwide.
- The Unnao, India plant adds 2.2 billion cans annually from 2027.
- Long-term customer commitments, including United Breweries, back Crown's India expansion.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget