Planning Assistant

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • Rancho Cordova, CA

1d • $44,500 - $59,300

About The Position

Join Teledyne Microwave Solutions to support production plans, materials, and priorities in a technical manufacturing environment. The role supports the Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) business and helps 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 may affect production. The position coordinates with cross-functional teams, communicates schedule and priority changes, assists with reports and planning data, and follows established manufacturing, quality, and documentation requirements.

This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export-control regulations to satisfy ITAR requirements. The anticipated salary range is $44,500 to $59,300; actual compensation depends on factors including location, education, training, work experience, and skills.

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.
• 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.

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