Production Planner I/II (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Burbank, California, United States. The role may require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered where such access is required.

Salary: Production Planner I: $35.34–$41.69 per hour; Production Planner II: $86,100–$101,900 per year.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including brake control systems and cabin actuation solutions.

What you will do

• Coordinate with operations and procurement teams to move materials and resources through departments and meet production schedules for the Brake Control Unit value stream.
• Develop master schedules, operation sequences, and lead times based on sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and workforce requirements.
• Plan departmental workflows and fabrication sequences, and provide guidance for production operations.
• Track project status with supervisors, expedite delayed operations, and adjust schedules for unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare production reports and purchase orders for materials, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

• 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.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Expertise with scheduling and capacity planning tools, including Oracle.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Access.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• BS degree required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, use required PPE, lift objects up to 25 pounds, push up to 50 pounds, and work overtime when necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with Oracle 11i.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on operational excellence and world-class processes.
• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Background check required; FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug test pool.