Production Planner Scheduler

Crown Equipment • New Castle, IN

11d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of related experience
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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
• Must be able to communicate professionally, across multiple departments and plants.
• Per 8-hour shift.
• Sit 6 hours and stand 2 hours.
• Both typical and non-typical office environment (Low to moderate noise level, low exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations.)
• Infrequently lift 41-50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift 31-40 pounds.
• Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard.
• Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs.
• Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).
• 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.
• No agency calls please.

Nice To Haves

• A two-year associate degree in Supply Chain and/or a business-related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and distribution of capacity planning reports.
• Identify production capacity and capability for assigned production units.
• Support Production Managers in all phases of capacity planning and scheduling of assigned production units.
• Manage subcontract processes that are not within a NBO unit.
• Oversee automated workflow scheduling process.
• Analyze exception reporting coming from the automated workflow scheduling process and resolve the exception issues with purchasing and shop floor supervision.
• Release orders and paperwork for situations in which the automated workflow-scheduling system does not release them.
• Monitor and expedite the progress of subcontract operations and material being processed on the outside.
• Confer with shop floor supervision and answer questions to resolve workflow schedule problems.
• Manage your responsible item data and order method.
• Manage and plan the capacity of assigned production areas.
• Initiate and plan the sub-contracting of capacity as required to support loads.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, production management and purchasing to select the sources and the proper parts for outside sourcing.
• Capacity plans must account for schedule changes, preventive maintenance requirements and appropriate protective capacity.
• Support production management in the planning of labor resources required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees