Production Planner

Crissair Inc; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (PPO or HMO) Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 
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Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental & Caregiver Leave

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

PPE Reimbursement

Job summary

Crissair, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to manage daily scheduling and release of production orders within the ERP system, ensuring timely manufacturing and delivery. You will maintain master data accuracy, collaborate across functions, and optimize production workflows using Dynamics 365 and MS Office tools.

The role emphasizes BOMs, routings, material availability, and lead-time management to support efficient operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong command of English, reading and writing.
• Basic math: add, subtract, multiply, divide; rate, ratio, percent.
• Ability to interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Proficient with Windows, ERP/Inventory and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and release production orders in the ERP system.
• Maintain Item Masters, BOMs, and Routers/Travelers in Dynamics 365.
• Convert planned orders to production orders based on capacity and material availability.
• Create and communicate work center schedules; adjust timelines as needed.
• Develop master data parameters, lead times, and safety stocks.
• Identify and mitigate risks to production schedule.
• Document standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Master data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel (VLookup, Pivot)

MS Access

Material planning

BOMs and routing

Reading blueprints

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

MS Access

MS Excel

Windows OS

Job description

Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for the daily scheduling and release of production orders within the ERP system to ensure timely manufacturing and delivery of products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of master data and supporting efficient production operations through effective planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for the daily scheduling and release of production orders within the ERP system to ensure timely manufacturing and delivery of products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of master data and supporting efficient production operations through effective planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Other tasks and duties may be required as directed.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Item Masters, Bills of Material (BOMs), and Routers/Travelers within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system.
• Leverage existing Microsoft Access database to manage and track requested changes, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained and documented.
• Review and convert planned orders into production orders based on capacity constraints, material availability and customer demand.
• Generate, maintain, and communicate work center schedules, including updates and revisions as needed.
• Monitor and adjust production order timelines to align with operational goals and delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain master data parameters, including lot sizes, lead times, scrap rates, and safety stocks.
• Create and manage production order splits to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
• Oversee the product purge process, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and quarantined appropriately.
• Prioritize orders at work centers to support production flow and minimize delays.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the production schedule and overall plan.
• Assist in investigating root causes of material shortages and production delays; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Expedite resolution of in-process rejections to reduce impact on customer deliveries.
• Document standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualification Requirements

• Education/Experience
  • High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • One to two years of related experience and/or training
• Language Skills
  • Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write in simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Math Skills
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Skills
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer/ Office Skills
  • Basic windows/internet browser
  • ERP/Inventory
  • Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLookup, Pivot Tables)
  • Typing
  • 10-Key
  • Familiarity with blueprint reading and interpretation
  • Basic knowledge of raw material types and specifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands
  • Frequent Activities: Standing, sitting, walking, typing, handling objects, talking/hearing
  • Occasional activities: Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs,
  • Rare activities: Climbing/balancing, lifting/pushing/pulling heavy weights (50+ lbs), stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Vision Requirements
  • Frequent: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, computer monitor use
  • Rare: Depth perception, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus
• Work Environment
  • Frequent exposure: Mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals and airborne particles, and moderate-to-loud noise.
  • Occasional exposure: Quiet-to-very loud noise.
  • Rare exposure: High places, outdoor weather, electrical shock, vibrations, and very quiet-to-quiet noise levels.

About Crissair, Inc.

Since 1954, Crissair has manufactured high-quality precision components for nearly every airframe manufacturer and major subcontractor in the industry for both military and commercial aircraft. Crissair’s primary objective is designing, developing and manufacturing superior quality hydraulic, fuel and pneumatic system components of all complexity levels. Strict design specifications and rigorous quality criteria are the essential factors in Crissair’s success. Our deep knowledge and understanding of our markets and customers' industries allow us to adapt and deliver quality relevant products and services. This experience, together with our commitment to a customer‑centric culture, is the reason why many of the world's largest companies turn to Crissair as a partner on everything from day‑to‑day operations to some of the most challenging Aerospace projects around the world.

Compensation And Benefits Offered

Actual base salary offered to the selected applicant will be based on their work location, qualifications, job related skills, relevant education, and training experience.

Base hourly rate range Minimum $23.00- Maximum $27.00

Crissair offers the following benefits to regular full time employees:

• Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Paid Jury Duty & Holidays
• Parental & Caregiver Leave
• Professional Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Appreciation Incentives (Birthdays, Service Awards, etc.)
• PPE Reimbursement

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Crissair, inc. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, gender and gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Please note, the company provides goods and services to the US Government under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and must comply with the requirement that all employees be US citizens or Permanent US Residents with valid green cards. We comply with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers. We will not inquire about your criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any criminal history will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Crissair, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [phone].