Industrial Planning Co-op: Data-Driven Scheduling & Lean

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in Ohio is offering a Summer Internship in production planning and analytics. You will assist in creating and updating production schedules, analyze data, and support ERP data accuracy while working with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in industrial engineering or related fields, have strong Excel skills, and good communication. This role provides hands-on experience with planning tools and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree as listed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and monitoring daily/weekly production schedules.
• Identify shortages or overages of materials and recommend actions.
• Collect and analyze production data.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for planning and performance tracking.
• Enter and maintain data in ERP systems.
• Support data accuracy for materials, BOMs, and routing.
• Work with production, kanban technician, procurement, and logistics teams to align plans.
• Participate in daily production meetings and planning reviews.
• Identify inefficiencies in planning or scheduling processes.
• Support lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects.
• Help document standard operating procedures related to planning.
• Maintain planning-related documentation and training materials.
• Attend training sessions on planning tools, systems, and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation in Ohio is offering a Summer Internship in production planning and analytics. You will assist in creating and updating production schedules, analyze data, and support ERP data accuracy while working with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in industrial engineering or related fields, have strong Excel skills, and good communication. This role provides hands-on experience with planning tools and process improvement initiatives.