Production Planner
Company: Crane Co.
Location: Elyria
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has a career opportunity for a
Production Planner at our Elyria, OH location.Job Summary:The
Production Planner is responsible for managing all aspects of
developing the production schedule. In addition, the Production
Planner is the communication and logistics link between Value
Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and
Purchasing.Essential Functions:* Perform material requirements
planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing
personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream*
Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing
Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production
requirements* Establish and maintain positive working relationships
with suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with
Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers* Develop, own,
and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory
levels and achieve turns goals of key production components* Train
the value stream support personnel and facilitate the upgrade to a
pull-based replenishment system (Kanban) to improve inventory turns
and eliminate part shortages* Monitor supplier orders to assure
they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream*
Improve supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times to fit product
mix and needs.* Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost
reduction initiatives that eliminate adverse Purchase Price Index
(PPI)* Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and
greatest leverage in procurement, low cost region sourcing,
supplier assessment & management* Publish daily shortage report to
communicate current delivery information from suppliers* Resolve
invoice discrepancies on a timely basis* Manage supplier quality
through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimize
production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed
with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors
and Suppliers* Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality
Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated
from NCRs* Obtain Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and
process return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit
Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials* Any other
task assigned by supervisor or managementMinimum
Qualifications:Experience:* 2+ years of experience planning in a
similar industry, or demonstrated knowledge of supply chain
function through work experience or school.Knowledge:* In-depth
knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit
of assignment; Working knowledge of production planning, material
requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of
computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control,
purchasing, production scheduling and Materials Requirement
Planning (MRP)Skills/Abilities:* Well-developed skill in
communicating with others; Proficiency in MS Office including
Excel, Word and Access; Ability to coordinate materials and
production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems
associated with the manufacture of products and document and
communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to perform math
and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical
incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes
with vendors and manufacturing teams.Education/Certification:* BA
or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field
preferredEmployment 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).Preferred
Qualifications:* Experience working in a regulated manufacturing
environmentAbout 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).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.Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers
competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career
growth and development. Some of our amazing benefits include 401k
match, education reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year. 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
opportunitiesIn 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 Co.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin,
marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected
under federal, state, or applicable local law.#LI-CK1 #CAE
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