Production Planner job opportunity at Crane Co..



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Crane Co. Production Planner
Experience: 4-years
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loacation Elyria, Ohio, United States Of America
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Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a  Production Planner  at our  Elyria, OH  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). Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary: The Production Planner is responsible for managing all aspects of developing the production schedule for our Repair and Overhaul team. 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 Adept at establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with suppliers; Analyze common supplier problems with help from Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers to improve Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Own and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components Proficient with the usage of both push and pull-based replenishment systems to improve inventory turns and prevent part shortages Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream Comfortable with tactical supplier management. Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives that eliminate adverse cost increases (PPI/PPV). Improve supplier quality and delivery to fit product mix and needs. Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations 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 Authorizaton (RMA), and process return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials Some experience in facilitation, leadership, and participation in cross-functional projects, “Just Do It” (JDIs), and Kaizen events across the site. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement as measured by business impact. Any other task assigned by supervisor or management Minimum Qualifications: Experience : 2-4 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 preferred Employment 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  environment. 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  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.   #LI-CK1 #CAE 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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