lead clerk/purchasing

LEAD CLERK/PURCHASING at Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. summary:

The Lead Clerk/Purchasing at Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. supports purchasing functions and administrative tasks for the Food Division, which produces food packaging products. Responsibilities include data entry, vendor management, purchase order coordination, and assisting various teams with reporting and functions. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and at least three years of experience in administrative, customer service, or purchasing roles.
ABOUT CROWN:
CROWN 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.

At 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 approximately 23,000 people and net sales of over $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.
DIVISION OVERVIEW:
Crown's Food Division is a premier manufacturer of food cans. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.
LOCATION:
Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. There are approximately 95 employees at the Hanover location. The Hanover Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to York, PA, Gettysburg, PA and the Maryland border.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The

Lead Clerk/ Purchasing

will be responsible for a supporting purchasing functions and tasks in addition to supporting the other function teams with administrative functions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Production Control Manager, the Purchasing Clerk responsibilities would include, but not limited to, the following;
Data entry and daily coordination of purchase orders and invoices
Obtain pricing quotes from vendors
Assist in setting up new vendors
Monthly reconciliation of P-Card purchases
Manage Certificate of Liability process
Order office supplies and other various plant supplies and items as needed; manage inventory control of items
Backup payroll processing
Assist functional teams (Accounting, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Human Resources) with various administrative duties and reporting as assigned
Follow safe working practices and participate in site safety programs
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum Requirements
Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of experience in roles with administrative, customer service or purchasing responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a range of customers, internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to manage time, multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Able to work independently or with a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Excel and Word
Preferred Requirements
Associates Degree
Previous manufacturing experience
Knowledge of iBMi/ AS400
Competencies
Effective communications skills
Must be a change agent and possess a sense of urgency in work habits

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneels , crouch, or crawl
The team member may lift and/or move up to 10 lbs
Working Conditions
Generally works in a an office environment, but may be required to perform some job duties inside the plant environment
While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, forklift traffic, a range of temperatures and loud noise levels
*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
BENEFITS:
Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as Company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan.
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Keywords:

purchasing, administrative support, vendor management, data entry, inventory control, food packaging, manufacturing, Crown Cork & Seal, office supplies, production planning

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