Senior Production Planner Scheduler

Crown; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Flexible Benefits Plan

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Senior Production Planner Scheduler to lead planning and inventory control, ensuring timely material supply to support production and customer orders. The role involves capacity planning, scheduling optimization, and driving continuous improvement within an ERP environment using SAP; travel 0–5% may be required.

Candidates typically have 2–4 years of experience, an associate degree in business or supply chain, and strong Excel skills; APICS certification

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Associate degree (Business Administration or Supply Chain Management).
• Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience with high school diploma/GED.
• Occasional travel 0-5%

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and inventory control to ensure timely material supply for production and orders.
• Oversee workflow scheduling and adjust production plans with supervisors to resolve capacity issues.
• Perform capacity planning by running machine load reports and recommending subcontracting when necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean principles and standard work practices.

Skills

2-4 years experience

Microsoft Excel

MRP knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

ERP system

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.

Senior Production Planner Scheduler

Job Duties

• Lead planning and inventory control activities by coordinating efforts, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring timely material supply to support production and customer orders.
• Oversee workflow scheduling by analyzing reports, adjusting production plans, and collaborating with supervisors to resolve capacity and scheduling issues.
• Perform capacity planning by running machine load reports, reviewing capacities with production teams, and recommending subcontracting when necessary.
• Manage shortage issues by monitoring overdue parts, investigating root causes, and working with purchasing and production teams to ensure timely material delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and project management initiatives by leading cross-functional projects, promoting lean principles, and implementing standard work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience
• Associate degree (Business Administration or Supply Chain Management)
  • Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional travel and overnight stays (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of extensive planning or related experience.
• APICS certification.
• Have a strong understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and be familiar with and able to manage in a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment using software systems, such as SAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Microsoft Excel.
• Good oral and written communications skills.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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