The Production Planner I coordinates with the operations and procurement teams to ensure the movement of materials and resources through departments to meet production schedules.Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!Essential Functions:
- Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
- Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
- Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
- Plan sequence of fabrication and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers
- Confer with supervisors to determine status of assigned projects; expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
- Prepare production reports
- Prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment
- Any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management
- Experience: 5+ years’ experience in scheduling, supply chain or fulfillment
- Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of manufacturing, production planning and materials control functions; Strong understanding of Kanban Systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, Level loading, with a manufacturing process understanding preferred
- Skills/Abilities: Expert in using scheduling and capacity planning tools experience with Oracle; Significant experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Access; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills
- Education/Certification: BS degree required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing strongly preferred
- Experience with Oracle (11i preferred)
- 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: 90%, Sitting: 10%, Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds, Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer. Workspace (line, cube, etc): clean bench
Top Benefits:
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in scheduling, supply chain, or fulfillment
- BS degree
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing, production planning, and materials control functions
- Understanding of Kanban, JIT, POU, FIFO, and level loading
- Expert in using scheduling and capacity planning tools
- Experience with Oracle
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Access
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- US Person required if position requires access to Controlled Data (ITAR)
- Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs
- Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Experience with Oracle 11i
What We Do
Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers. They also share a fascinating history of innovation dating from the early years of the Industrial Revolution to the current era of technology-driven product development and improvement. Crane is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. We strive to create value for all our stakeholders with a highly disciplined approach to materially strengthening our businesses through successful implementation of the Crane Business System, through strategic linkages among our businesses, and through utilization of strong free cash flow for strategic acquisitions.
