COORDINATOR | M - F SCHEDULE | DAYS

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. in Minnesota is hiring a Back End Coordinator to lead maintenance, training, and process improvements for back end operations.

You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards across the team while coordinating maintenance needs and equipment readiness. The role requires strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, with experience in SOPs, JSAs, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing facility maintenance/repair or related manufacturing role.
• Familiarity with SOPs, JSAs, and safety regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, track and monitor the maintenance and repair of back end machinery and equipment, and review preventative maintenance data to identify trends and issues.
• Develop and update SOPs for back end equipment, including safe work practices and JSA's.
• Track parts utilization and inventory, and place orders to keep stock on hand.
• Train back end team and evaluate training effectiveness; provide feedback in performance evaluations.
• Lead changeovers, maintenance days, overhauls, and plant shutdowns with prioritization of tasks.
• Prepare written and verbal reports to management as requested.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Data analysis

Inventory management

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

Job Description

Hourly Wage: $33.43-$40.66

Position Overview

The Back End Coordinator is responsible for coordinating team members, maintenance, and operations of the back end to achieve safety, quality, productivity, spoilage, and housekeeping requirements. Maintain operating efficiency and can quality by overseeing training, manning and completion of required maintenance and repair of back end operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate training needs and provide and/or coordinate appropriate training of back end team.
• Track and monitor progress of training and provide feedback and input in the performance evaluations of back end team members.
• Coordinate, schedule, track and monitor the maintenance and repair of back end machinery and equipment, and review preventative maintenance data to identify and address trends and issues.
• Coordinate priorities and work assignments during change overs, maintenance days, overhauls and plant shutdowns.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for back end equipment, including safe work practices, job safety analysis (JSA’s), and ensure that they are being consistently followed.
• Track and monitor parts utilization and inventory, and place orders as necessary to keep adequate stock on hand.
• Ensure the availability of all necessary specialty tools for back end team members.
• Attend meetings to provide technical expertise and suggestions for improvements in product quality as it relates to back end processes.
• Work with suppliers and machinery manufacturer representatives to take advantage of new technology and ensure proper product support and technical assistance are provided.
• Meet with back end team members to coordinate trials and qualifications, and solicit ideas or concerns and improve the flow of information within and outside the department.
• Assist/augment back end team with maintenance and repairs of back end machinery as required by production needs.
• Prepare/provide written and verbal reports to management as requested.
• 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

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing facility; maintenance, repair, or a related manufacturing role.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance practices and data analysis to identify trends.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and parts utilization processes.
• Direct experience in troubleshooting machinery and equipment issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Well-developed organizing and project planning skills as well as time and resource management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge and experience in the operation, maintenance and overhaul of canning back end equipment.
• Project Management experience.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of manufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.