Production Planner​/Scheduler

Overview

NOW HIRING:
Production Planner / Scheduler

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | On-site in Douglassville, PA

American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Production Planner / Scheduler to support our Manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously optimizing detailed production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of custom cranes, hoists, and engineered material handling equipment. This position aligns materials, manpower, machine capacity, and project timelines with customer commitments in a heavy manufacturing environment.

• Develop and maintain master production schedules for crane manufacturing projects, including fabrication, machining, painting, and assembly operations
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date work center and job schedules
• Analyze job orders, timelines, and resource requirements to plan workflow and sequencing
• Reschedule jobs based on changes in material availability, engineering release dates, capacity constraints, or shifting priorities
• Develop and maintain a credible, forward-looking production schedule reflecting work center loading and material status

• Utilize ERP and scheduling modules to manage sales orders, jobs, work orders, and inventory linkages
• Ensure data integrity across interconnected systems and cross-functional dependencies
• Assist in implementation and optimization of ERP tools for scheduling and material control
• Create dashboards and reports to support real-time production visibility
• Spend approximately 70–80% of the workday engaged in ERP and scheduling systems

• Integrate engineering release dates with production start schedules
• Coordinate with Quality regarding schedule impacts from rework or inspection delays
• Collaborate with supervisors to confirm availability of labor, equipment, and materials
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings and operational reviews

• Proactively identify schedule risks including material shortages, labor constraints, equipment downtime, or engineering delays
• Facilitate resolution discussions with stakeholders
• Monitor and adjust schedules to minimize disruption and maintain on-time performance

• Track KPIs such as promise vs. actual start and finish dates
• Provide weekly schedule updates to Project Managers, Engineering, and Operations leadership
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling effectiveness and operational flow

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered

• Experience in production planning and scheduling within an ERP environment required
• Experience in heavy equipment, crane manufacturing, engineered-to-order, or low-volume/high-mix production strongly preferred
• Experience interpreting blueprints, fabrication drawings, and project schedules
• Experience scheduling long-lead or custom-built equipment preferred

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of work center capacity planning and resource constraints
• Proficiency in ERP systems and scheduling software
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• Ability to balance structured planning discipline with adaptability to real-world production changes
• Aligned with ACECO’s mission, values, and GRIT culture

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws (including 10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check and a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear…