Production Planner II

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner II at our Chandler, AZ location.

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). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You'll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions - all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

Under general direction, the Production Planner II is responsible for creating work orders, scheduling production, and coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials to support the established MRP production schedule. The Production Planner II is usually responsible for planning activities for either a moderate depth of top- and sub-assemblies or a moderate breadth of differing lines of production. The Production Planner II accomplishes this by coordinating with the operations and procurement teams to ensure the movement of materials and resources through departments to meet production schedules.

Production Planner II Essential Functions:

• Create "New Product Introduction (NPI)" work orders, working closely with the NPI Manager to ensure timely planning, scheduling, and delivery.
• Assist Configuration Management (CM) in the set-up of new Part Numbers in Oracle (i.e., MRP parameters, Make/Buy, Planner Codes etc.)
• Participate in the Make/Buy Process.
• Distribute production schedules or work orders to the floor by coordinating with production supervisors in order to level-load work based on available resources and production requirements.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Identify and resolve daily material issues, such as shortages, by facilitating or expediting necessary components to support the production needs.
• Provide production scheduling report data to Buyers and VSMs in order to identify potential risk and assist with mitigation plans.
• Escalate shortages to appropriate parties for resolution.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other production interruptions by collaborating with required stakeholders (e.g., Management, CAMs, Buyers, Operations, Engineering, etc.)
• Communicate with front end (CAs, CAMs, PMs) when product will not be completed on time and provide recovery dates.
• Prepare production reports such as risk reports, on-time delivery reports, aged WIP reports, etc.
• Audit, update, and maintain MRP signal data and other production data in Oracle with VSM and Master Scheduler support.

Non-Essential Functions :

• Create work orders in Oracle ERP for assigned department or product line according to established Kanban and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) requirements.
• Create "Non-Standard" rework orders when requested by M.E. (Manufacturing Engineer) ensuring proper material allocations, accounting codes and MRP inventory parameters are correct.
• Review and analyze capacity to understand production impacts based on requests such as pull-ins, non-standards, OEM returns, and other production needs not aligned to MRP.
• Recommend Kanban and MRP parameters for assigned value stream/product line to improve production flow.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience: A minimum of 4 years' experience in scheduling, supply chain or fulfillment; A minimum of 2 years' experience in a lean manufacturing environment

• Knowledge: Knowledge of manufacturing, production planning and materials control functions; Knowledge of scheduling and capacity planning tools; Strong understanding of Kanban Systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, Level loading and their application to manufacturing processes; Familiarity with raw components and their interchangeability

• Skills/Abilities: Skilled in navigating and using Oracle ERP; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel; Strong detail-orientation; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; Effective interpersonal skills; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple inputs and outputs
• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED
• 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). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field of study

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: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds

Mental/Visual: Use of computer.

Workspace (line, cube, etc):Desk in cube or office space

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
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

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.