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Crane Aerospace & Electronics Production Material Planner in Lynnwood, Washington
Production Material Planner
Location WA, Lynnwood
Department Operations
Employment Type Full Time
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Material Planner II at our Lynnwood, WA 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).
Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Production Material Planner is responsiblefor creating work orders and schedule production of key fabricated parts (rotors, liners, blades) to support the Fabrication Value Stream. Our product line includes custom, semi-custom and off-the-shelf power converters and custom miniature (hybrid) electronics circuits for applications across various markets including commercial, space and military aerospace and fiber optics. We have been designing and building DC/DC converters, EMI filters, and special products since 1969.
Essential Functions:
Review Kanban and MRP requirements daily to release jobs to production through the creation of Work Orders in the Oracle ERP System;Changes or splits open Work Orders as required
Identifies and resolves daily material issues, facilitating or expediting necessary components to support the Finishing Value Stream
Reviews Master Production Schedules and Work Orders, confers with Planners, Supervisors, Sales and Engineering, to communicate daily priorities for specific customer orders to shop floor. Coordinates materials delivery information with Buyers as necessary
Communicates with Planners, Supervisors, and Contract Administrators to communicate and evaluate work progress. May prepare reports summarizing production-related information such as material shortages, downtime of work and equipment
Responsible for Inventory levels to achieve inventory turn goals of key production components
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position
Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment with inventory responsibilites.
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unitl of the assignment. Requires a working knowledge of buying and ordering procedures.
Skills/Abilities:
A working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems
A working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g. inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling and MRP
Well-developed skill in communicating with others
Proficiency in Excel and Word required
Ability to work with Access databases required
Requires the ability to learn and carry out all aspects of the position; to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams; to solve urgent problems associated with manufacture of products; and to 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
Ability to learn the techniques associated with Kanban systems
Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
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).
Kanban
Track "Work Center Shortages" sheet and post on the Kanban board daily
Review all assigned Kanban boards at the prescribed times
Review overdue material for impact to schedule
Notify Values Stream Manager and Shop Floor Supervisor(s) of past due, expedite material as needed
Enter work order from Internal Kanban slot & put Kanban card in the corresponding due date slot
Kanban Maintenance/Audit
Perform a daily audit of the Kanban board to make sure all cards have been moved per kanban instructions
Perform a weekly audit of the kanban loops per Kanban Audit Instructions including movement of cards
Look for spikes in the demand and reviews with fabrication Values Stream Manager and Supervisors to create required GAP cards.
Works with Kanban Coordinator adjusting Kanban sizes per schedule
Works with Kanban Coordinator in keeping PFEP data up to date.
Works with Kaban Coordinator in printing new or lost cards or removing excess cards during resizing of loop
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
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
Requires occasional travel to support customers
Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to pounds
Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses
Workspace (line, cube, etc.): cubicle/desk
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $36.99 - 44.58. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental or life 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 90 days 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 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.
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