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Production Planner I/II - Brake Control Unit

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In-Office
Burbank, CA
35-42 Hourly
Senior level
In-Office
Burbank, CA
35-42 Hourly
Senior level
Coordinates production planning, material flow, capacity requirements, manufacturing schedules, purchase orders, and production reporting for the Brake Control Unit value stream. The role works with operations, procurement, and supervisors to resolve delays, sequence manufacturing activities, and meet customer shipping dates. It requires strong knowledge of manufacturing planning, materials control, scheduling tools, Oracle, and lean production methods.
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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 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.
Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Production Planner I/II coordinates with the 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.

Essential Functions:
  • Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
  • Analyze production sp
  • ecifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
  • Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
  • Plan sequence of fabrication and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers
  • Confer with supervisors to determine status of assigned projects; expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
  • Prepare production reports
  • Prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment
  • Any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience: 5+ years’ experience in scheduling, supply chain or fulfillment
  • Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of manufacturing, production planning and materials control functions; Strong understanding of Kanban Systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, Level loading, with a manufacturing process understanding preferred
  • Skills/Abilities: Expert in using scheduling and capacity planning tools experience with Oracle; Significant experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Access; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Education/Certification: BS degree required


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing strongly preferred
  • Experience with Oracle (11i preferred)
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).
Working Conditions:Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
  • Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
  • Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs. 
  • Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
  • Standing: 90%, Sitting: 10%, Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds, Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer. Workspace (line, cube, etc): clean bench
Top Benefits:
  •  As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
  • Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
  • Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
  • 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
  • Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.
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You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities. We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Salary range:

Production Planner I: $35.34/hr. - $41.69/hr.

Production Planner II: $86,100 - $101,900


Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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