Planning Assistant

Teledyne Technologies • Rancho Cordova, CA

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About The Position

Join Teledyne Microwave Solutions and support production plans, materials, and priorities in a technical manufacturing environment. The role supports the Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) business, helping teams stay aligned so production requirements and commitments can be met.

The Planning Assistant supports production planning and scheduling, maintains planning and production information, monitors work orders and material availability, and helps identify issues that could affect production. The position coordinates with Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and other functions to resolve routine issues, communicates changes to relevant stakeholders, assists with reports and planning data, and follows manufacturing, quality, and documentation requirements.

Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export-control regulations because the position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware under ITAR requirements. The anticipated salary range is $44,500.00–$59,300.00; actual compensation depends on factors including location, education and training, work experience, skills, and position type.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with detailed production and planning information.
• Ability to learn manufacturing processes and planning systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export-control regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, materials, or administrative support.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning or material requirements planning systems.
• Additional education in business, supply chain, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support production planning and scheduling activities for Traveling Wave Tube manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate planning, scheduling, and production information.
• Monitor work orders, material availability, and production status.
• Help identify material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and other issues that may affect production.
• Coordinate with Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and other functions to resolve routine production issues.
• Communicate changes in priorities, schedules, and requirements to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with production reports and planning data.
• Follow established manufacturing, quality, and documentation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED