Production Planner II (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States; onsite manufacturing environment

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including satellites, missiles, unmanned aerial systems, and aircraft.

What you will do

• Create NPI, standard, and non-standard work orders in Oracle ERP.
• Schedule production, distribute work orders, and coordinate with supervisors to level-load work according to available resources and requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, engineering, management, Buyers, and value stream managers to maintain production flow.
• Expedite delayed operations and resolve material shortages, schedule risks, backlogs, and other production interruptions.
• Prepare risk, on-time delivery, aged WIP, and other production reports, including recovery dates for delayed products.
• Audit and maintain MRP signal data, production data, Kanban parameters, and capacity-planning information in Oracle.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in scheduling, supply chain, or fulfillment.
• At least 2 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, production planning, materials control, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Strong understanding of Kanban, JIT, point-of-use, FIFO, and level-loading principles.
• Experience using Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office, including Excel, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• High school diploma or GED. Access to controlled data may be limited to US Persons under ITAR requirements; selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a manufacturing environment using lean techniques to improve operational excellence, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning on the first day of the month.
• 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 and education reimbursement after six months.
• Safety equipment and PPE are required; the role may involve lifting up to 25 pounds and overtime when necessary.

Hiring process

• Employment is subject to a satisfactory background check.
• FAA-sensitive positions may require participation in a random drug-testing pool.