Material Planning Co-op - Spring 2027

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology, committed to safe, efficient, and ergonomic lift trucks to lower total cost of ownership. This internship supports planning by assisting with scheduling, data collection, and reporting using ERP systems.

Candidates pursuing related degrees and with strong Excel skills will gain hands-on experience in production planning, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating and monitoring daily/weekly production schedules.
• Help 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

Effective communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating and monitoring daily/weekly production schedules.
• Help 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.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities