Edward Corona
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Production Planner with several years of experience in leading and guiding production operations, by creating executable schedules, managing material flow, inventory and logistics. Dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, while collaborating with multi-functional team members to attain organizational success. Adept in developing solutions for increasing productivity through a strong understanding of the final product, manufacturing equipment, and all aspects of daily operations. Shows exceptional versatility/flexibility by learning different planning methodologies across departments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner (MTS)
Xylem
Chicago, Illinois
10.2025 - Current
- Work with ops to assess, manage and align work cell capacities.
- Reprioritize orders based on volatile demand and HVC needs.
- Utilizing planning experience, able to achieve full schedules despite supply chain challenges
- Escalate shortages that yield the highest release rates.
- Partnered with IT team to identify and execute innovative solutions, enhancing workflow processes.
Production Planner (CTO)
Xylem
Chicago, Illinois
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Decreased past due delinquency by ~1.2M for Mid-Range E80s/SC, E82s, 1531s within 6 months of taking over the product line
- Worked with operations to reduce lead times and avoid impeller duplication
- Developed tool to track impeller status for production orders.
- Trained team members to run Python and create the scheduling script
Production Planner (REK/ETO/CNC)
Xylem
Chicago, Illinois
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed standard work for REK orders to enhance workflow consistency.
- Implemented strategies to prevent the loss of finished goods
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between departments by proposing alternative solutions.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and warehouse to ensure smooth operations during huge projects.
- Assisted CTO in reducing delinquency by creating planning tools and coordinating with functional teams in meetings.
- Compiled and analyzed the CNC attainment report to ensure accurate tracking of production metrics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05-2020
Skills
- Excel (intermediate – advanced)
- Proficient in MRP systems
- Managing large data sets
- Utilizing Python applications
- Project management
- Problem solver
- Root cause analysis
- Cross functional collaboration
- Effective communicator
- Capacity planning
- Preparing reports
- Process improvement
Timeline
Production Planner (MTS)
Xylem
10.2025 - Current
Production Planner (CTO)
Xylem
08.2024 - 10.2025
Production Planner (REK/ETO/CNC)
Xylem
07.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School