Senior Production Planner

Columbus McKinnon

. Plan workflow for each department and operation to maintain or improve manufacturing sequences and lead times using the Plant Master Production Schedule (MPS) .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeChattanooga • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and coordinating manufacturing workflows to optimize production efficiency and meet customer demands. Proficient in MRP/ERP systems and skilled in project management, with a strong ability to analyze and resolve production issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree5 Years ExperienceMRP/ERP Systems ProficiencyProject Management SkillsProduction Planning

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Workflow PlanningProduction SchedulingRCCA AnalysisProduction ReportingInventory Management

Soft Skills

MultitaskingConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite ApplicationsInternet SoftwareE-mail

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SequencesLead TimesCustomer ShipmentsProduction EfficiencyCapacity Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan workflow for each department and operation to maintain or improve manufacturing sequences and lead times using the Plant Master Production Schedule (MPS)
Release manufacturing work orders and assign them to the production floor
Coordinate and expedite manufacturing builds to achieve production plans and ensure timely customer shipments
Partner with the Plant Manager, Value Stream Leaders, Procurement, and Sales to meet customer needs
Monitor the daily production plan against the MPS, customer service goals, inventory levels, production efficiency, and capacity objectives
Run daily production reports to review open sales orders, monitor backlog, and identify shortages or production issues
Interact with Procurement to expedite purchased goods
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.), or equivalent combination of education, industry certifications and experience
OR minimum of 5 years equivalent experience
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to execute across various MRP/ERP systems
Ability to analyze situations and drive RCCA activity
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Internet software, and E-mail
Extended knowledge and experience in ERP systems
Strong project management and multitasking skills
Ability to navigate conflicting priorities