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Senior Production Planner

CMCO Brasil
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026
Location:

Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Requisition ID: 3485

Job Summary/Overview

This role will be responsible for planning production and optimizing component inventory levels to achieve organizational objectives, as well as service levels.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Plan workflow for each department and operation to maintain/improve established manufacturing sequences and lead times utilizing the Plant Master Production Schedule (MPS).
  • Release manufacturing work orders and assign to the production floor.
  • Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure production plans are achieved, as well as ensuring timely shipment to customer.
  • Partners with the Plant Manager, Value Stream Leaders, Procurement, and Sales to ensure seamless production to meet customer needs.
  • Monitors the production plan daily to ensure it fully supports the MPS and continually meets customer service goals, inventory levels, production efficiency and capacity objectives.
  • Runs daily production reports to review open sales orders, monitors backlog, identifies shortages and/or production issues.
  • Interacts with the procurement team to expedite purchased goods.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, And Abilities

  • 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) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required. Extended knowledge and experience in ERP systems
  • Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers
  • Demonstrates a willingness to accept change and new approaches, including additional responsibilities
  • Strong project management and multitasking skills along with the ability to navigate conflicting priorities

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.), or equivalent combination of education, industry certifications and experience
  • OR minimum of 5 years equivalent experience

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga

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