Production Planner I/II - Brake Control Unit

Crane Company • Burbank, CA

19d

About The Position

The Production Planner I/II coordinates with operations and procurement teams to ensure the movement of materials and resources through departments and meet production schedules for the Brake Control Unit value stream. The role plans manufacturing workflows and schedules, monitors project status, expedites delayed operations, and prepares reports and purchase orders. The position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require access to Controlled Data or Information; where such access is required, only US Persons will be considered under ITAR requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in scheduling, supply chain, or fulfillment.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing, production planning, and materials-control functions.
• Strong understanding of Kanban systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, and level loading.
• Expertise using scheduling and capacity-planning tools, with experience using Oracle.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Access.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Must be a US Person if the position requires access to Controlled Data or Information under ITAR.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing-process understanding preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Oracle 11i preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw up master schedules establishing the sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates based on 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 established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plan sequences of fabrication and other manufacturing operations to guide production workers.
• Confer with supervisors to determine the status of assigned projects; expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare production reports.
• Prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement, eligible after 6 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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