Strategic Production Planner: Scheduling & Supply Chain

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related pay scheme (above/

Contributory pension

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

On site canteen

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

CROWN Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited, at the Botcherby Plant in Carlisle, is recruiting a Production Planner. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, based in Carlisle and integral to our 24/7 operation that supports global packaging supply.

The successful candidate will optimise production schedules, balance demand with capacity and maintain material availability while driving efficiency and reducing waste across EMEA operations.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards (JDE) or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Procurement, Exports, and Supply Chain teams across the region.
• Monitor raw material and finished goods inventories; identify shortages or excess stock.
• Coordinate production adjustments and procurement in response to changing requirements.
• Manage production orders and ERP/MRP data accuracy.
• Review KPIs and drive continuous improvements in planning processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

CROWN Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited, at the Botcherby Plant in Carlisle, is recruiting a Production Planner. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, based in Carlisle and integral to our 24/7 operation that supports global packaging supply.

The successful candidate will optimise production schedules, balance demand with capacity and maintain material availability while driving efficiency and reducing waste across EMEA operations.