Production Planner III

Crane Company • West Caldwell, NJ

20h • $98,164 - $116,267 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner III at our West Caldwell, NJ location. About Crane: 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 time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary: The Production Planner III is responsible for developing work orders, scheduling production, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials to meet MRP schedules. This role involves coordinating with operations and procurement teams to manage resources across departments, supporting either complex assemblies or multiple production lines to keep production on track.

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in scheduling, supply chain or fulfillment; A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, production planning and materials control functions; Advanced knowledge of scheduling and capacity planning tools; Strong understanding of Kanban Systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, Level loading and their application to manufacturing processes; Advanced knowledge and understanding of MRP and MRS planning parameters; Knowledge of raw components and their interchangeability
• Skills/Abilities: Skilled in navigating and using Oracle ERP; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills; Strong detail-orientation; Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities; Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; Effective interpersonal skills; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple inputs and outputs; High degree of understanding and recognizing complex interdependencies to make effective planning decisions; Ability to make recommendations on raw component substitutes
• Education/Certification: BA degree in Supply Chain or related field of study, or the equivalent work experience and a high school education
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

• Previous usage of analytics dashboards, such as Qlik or a similar Business Intelligence tool

Responsibilities

• Create and manage work orders in Oracle ERP for standard, non-standard, and NPI requirements; ensure accurate material allocations and MRP parameters.
• Review manufacturing outlines and assist with new part number setups, Kanban, and MRP parameter maintenance to optimize production flow.
• Establish and distribute production schedules; run scheduling meetings, provide reports, and coordinate with supervisors to level-load work.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, expedite operations, and collaborate with teams to adjust routers and flow paths when constraints occur.
• Analyze capacity impacts for pull-ins, non-standard requests, and OEM returns; revise schedules as needed due to design changes or resource shortages.
• Communicate schedule risks and recovery plans to stakeholders; prepare production reports (risk, on-time delivery, aged WIP).
• Audit and maintain MRP data in Oracle; assist Master Scheduler with setting MRP for assigned value streams or product lines.
• Support Crane Business System initiatives by participating in kaizen events and continuous improvement activities.
• Update and maintain KPIs for assigned value stream/product line related to production planning.
• Review, analyze, and approve engineering change requests; implement ECOs and BOM changes in Oracle, reconciling WIP impacts with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Evaluate customer reschedule requests for material availability and coordinate with internal and external supply chain partners.
• Assist Value Stream Managers in assessing in-sourcing or out-sourcing opportunities for production lines.
• Develop reporting requirements in Qlik to support planning functions and decision-making.
• Mentor and guide less experienced planners to build team capability.

Benefits

• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level