Production Planner I/II - Brake Control Unit

Crane Company • Burbank, CA

21d • $86,100 - $101,900

About The Position

The Production Planner I/II coordinates with operations and procurement teams to ensure the movement of materials and resources through departments to meet production schedules for the Brake Control Unit value stream. This role develops and maintains production schedules, plans workflows and manufacturing sequences, evaluates production capacity and requirements, 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; manufacturing process understanding is preferred.
• 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, good communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• May require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered for positions requiring such access.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing process understanding.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing 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 the sequence of fabrication and other manufacturing operations to guide production workers.
• Confer with supervisors about assigned project status, expedite operations that delay schedules, and alter schedules to address 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 insurance starting the first day of the month following the start date.
• Dental insurance starting the first day of the month following the start date.
• Vision insurance starting the first day of the month following the start date.
• Life insurance starting the first day of the month following the start date.
• 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.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement, eligible after 6 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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