Job Summary: 
Under direction, the Production Planner I is responsible for creating work orders, scheduling production, and 
coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials to support the established MRP production 
schedule. The Production Planner I accomplishes this by coordinating with the operations and procurement 
teams to ensure the movement of materials and resources through departments to meet production 
schedules. 
Essential Functions:
• Create work orders in Oracle ERP for assigned department or product line according to established 
Kanban and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) requirements 
• Create “Non-Standard” rework orders when requested by M.E. (Manufacturing Engineer) ensuring 
proper material allocations, accounting codes and MRP inventory parameters are correct 
• Assist with the creation “New Product Introduction (NPI)” work orders, working closely with the NPI 
Manager to ensure timely planning, scheduling, and delivery 
• Assist higher level Planners and Configuration Management (CM) in the set-up of new Part Numbers in 
Oracle (i.e, MRP parameters, Make/Buy, Planner Codes etc.) 
• Assist in the Make/Buy Process 
• Distribute production schedules or work orders to the floor by coordinating with production 
supervisors 
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions 
• Identify and resolve daily material issues, such as shortages, by facilitating or expediting necessary 
components to support the production needs. 
• Escalate shortages to appropriate parties for resolution 
• Assist in preparation of production reports such as risk reports, on-time delivery reports, aged WIP 
reports, etc. 
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management 
Non-Essential Functions: 
• May assist higher level Production Planners with auditing, updating, and maintaining MRP signal data 
and other production data in Oracle with VSM and Master Scheduler support 
• Support Crane Business System initiative by participating in kaizen events 
• Review, analyze, and sign Engineering change requests 
• Implement ECO’s and BOM changes in Oracle by collaborating ME’s to determine and reconcile 
impacts to WIP 
Minimum Qualifications: 
 Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in scheduling, supply chain or fulfillment 
 Knowledge: Knowledge of manufacturing, production planning and materials control functions; 
Familiarity with scheduling and capacity planning tools; Working knowledge of production planning, 
material requirements planning, and Kanban systems; Knowledge of MRP parameters 
 Skills/Abilities: Skilled in navigating and using an ERP system; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, 
including high proficiency with Excel; Strong detail-orientation; Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities; Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; Effective interpersonal 
skills; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple inputs and outputs 
 Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED 
Preferred Qualifications: 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing 
• Experience with Oracle, ideally version 11i
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field of study
• Strong understanding of Kanban Systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, Level loading and their application to 
manufacturing processes
Working Conditions: 
 Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. 
 Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye 
safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE 
 Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs. 
 Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary 
Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds 
Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds 
Mental/Visual: Use of computer. 
Workspace (line, cube, etc): Desk in cube or office spac

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