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Electro Rent

Production Planner

Full-TimeDeadline 8/21/27
$87k/yr
Mid
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProduction Planning & Scheduling

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize production activity, balance competing demands, and make decisions that affect customers and operational performance.
  • Knowledge of production planning, calibration, electronic test equipment, and process controls.
  • Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively across functions.
  • Ability to identify process risks and recommend practical mitigation actions as part of continuous improvement.
  • Comfort using Microsoft Outlook and Office applications and learning or working within an enterprise resource planning system.
Responsibilities
  • Own production planning and coordination across assigned distribution centers, making operational decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Set production priorities by weighing customer commitments, capacity, inventory availability, service requirements, quality needs, and revenue impact.
  • Authorize customer orders for release into production based on operational readiness and business priorities.
  • Analyze labor, capacity, inventory constraints, and customer demand to build the most effective production sequence across facilities.
  • Resolve scheduling conflicts and competing priorities using sound business judgment, escalating matters that fall outside established authority.
  • Partner with Sales, Operations, and Distribution leaders to align on order sequencing when customer or business needs compete.
  • Monitor backlog and proactively adjust schedules and priorities to support customer commitments, operational efficiency, and revenue objectives.
  • Create Work Order templates for customer, quality, and other production needs, and assign the appropriate templates to sales orders.
  • Apply quality-planning tasks to orders and assets and contribute ideas that reduce process risk and improve execution.
  • Perform other related duties as business needs evolve.

About the company

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Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1965

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What believers are saying

  • Joe Wang joined August 4, 2026 to sharpen Americas commercial execution.
  • Nicolai Moresco and Alan Mayer signal a broader sales reset in 2026.
  • L3Harris preferred-supplier status and VIAVI distribution expand sticky enterprise demand.

What critics are saying

  • Oaktree's $730 million refinancing in 2026 signals heavy leverage and covenant pressure.
  • Livingston Group replaced Electro Rent Corporation as UK controller on April 1, 2026.
  • Keysight, Tektronix, and National Instruments can crush rental pricing and margins.

What makes Electro Rent unique

  • OEM-independent rental, lease, and asset-management model since 1965.
  • CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification with zero findings strengthens defense credibility.
  • Mechelen facility and 2026 Americas and EMEA hires deepen regional execution.

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401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

Financial Post
Aug 4th, 2026
Electro Rent appoints Joe Wang as Vice President and General Manager, Americas.

Electro Rent appoints Joe Wang as Vice President and General Manager, Americas. Business Wire Published Aug 04, 2026 Article content WEST HILLS, Calif. - Electro Rent, a global leader in test and technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Joe Wang as Vice President and General Manager, Americas. In this role, Joe will lead the company's Americas Test and Measurement and Rush Computer Rentals businesses, focused on regional business performance, commercial execution, operational alignment, customer and OEM relationships, and positioning Electro Rent's Americas business for continued growth within the rapidly expanding technology innovation landscape. Article content Advertisement 1 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content As the economics of innovation continue to evolve, access to technology becomes just as important as ownership. That's where Electro Rent creates real strategic value. Article content Joe joins Electro Rent at a time when advances in AI and rapid innovation across industries are reshaping technology development cycles and increasing demand for leading-edge test capabilities. Electro Rent believes that the companies that win over the next decade will be those that can shorten the timeline between innovation and deployment. As organizations rethink how they deploy capital to respond to those shortening innovation cycles, flexible access to technology solutions and services are becoming an increasingly important strategic advantage. Article content Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Over more than two decades in the test and measurement industry, Joe has helped organizations adapt to changing markets by building high-performing teams, modernizing business strategy and go-to-market transformation, and translating technical innovation into customer value. His experience spans key leadership roles at Tektronix, Liquid Instruments, and National Instruments, as well as technical, sales, and marketing roles at Keysight Technologies and Agilent Technologies. In those roles, he has served customers across aerospace and defense, semiconductor, communications, AI infrastructure, industrial technology, and new energy. Article content Joe is recognized for building collaborative organizations that thrive during periods of change. His leadership philosophy centers on aligning people, technology, and process to create adaptive teams that continuously learn, evolve, and deliver greater value to customers. Article content "We are excited that Joe is joining us to lead our Americas Organization and strengthen our regional execution and customer relationships," said Mike Clark, Chief Executive Officer of Electro Rent. "The pace of innovation is accelerating across every market we serve, creating new opportunities for companies that can help customers move faster and invest more efficiently. Joe combines deep industry expertise with a clear point of view about where the Americas' various end markets are heading. He understands how changing technology cycles, evolving customer expectations, and the growing importance of capital efficiency are reshaping the Test and Measurement and Technology Solutions industries. Just as importantly, he knows how to build organizations and business strategies that adapt to those changes. His leadership will help strengthen Electro Rent's position in the Americas as the partner of choice for organizations building tomorrow's technologies and deploying mission critical services." Article content Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content "We're entering one of the most significant technology shifts our industry has experienced in decades," said Joe Wang. "I believe that organizations that win won't simply be those with the biggest budgets, they'll be the ones that can learn faster, adapt faster, and bring new ideas to market faster. As the economics of innovation continue to evolve, access to technology becomes just as important as ownership. That's where Electro Rent creates real strategic value. We help customers accelerate innovation by giving them flexible access to the technology they need, when they need it, enabling them to move faster while making smarter capital decisions. I'm excited to build on Electro Rent's strong foundation and help shape the next chapter of growth in the Americas for our customers, our employees, and our business." Article content About Electro Rent Article content Electro Rent is a global leader in test and technology solutions that enable customers to accelerate innovation and optimize investments. Electro Rent's rental, leasing, sales, and asset management solutions serve leading innovators in communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, education, and general electronics - and have been doing so since 1965. Article content Electro Rent is CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certified with Zero Findings, reinforcing our commitment to the highest Department of Defense cybersecurity standards. Article content View source version on businesswire.com: Article content Jennifer Kovach, Marcomms & Demand Generation Manager, Americas, Electro Rent [email protected] Article content Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet.

GlobeNewswire
Mar 12th, 2026
Centre for Neuro Skills Appoints Curtis Shipman as Chief Information Officer

Centre for Neuro Skills appoints Curtis Shipman as chief information officer. Technology leader brings 15+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital transformation to national brain injury rehabilitation provider. BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS), a national provider of brain injury rehabilitation and neuro-specialty care, today announced the appointment of Curtis Shipman as chief information officer. In this role, Shipman will oversee technology strategy, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity governance and IT operations to support CNS's clinical and operational excellence across eight locations in California and Texas. "As we continue to expand our services and enhance patient care, having robust, secure technology infrastructure is essential," said David Harrington, CEO and President of CNS. "Curtis brings a proven track record of aligning technology with organizational mission, and his expertise in cybersecurity and infrastructure modernization will be invaluable as we advance our clinical capabilities and protect sensitive patient information." Shipman brings more than 15 years of experience leading enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity and global digital transformation initiatives across healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors. His expertise includes cloud transformation, data governance, regulatory compliance and AI-enabled automation strategies. Most recently, Shipman served as director of IT, global infrastructure and IT operations at Electro Rent Corp., where he led global infrastructure modernization initiatives, implemented enterprise device management, standardized network architecture across international regions and developed data integration strategies to support AI-enabled monitoring and predictive alerting. Previously, Shipman held senior leadership roles at Harbor Freight Tools, directing large-scale transformation initiatives supporting product development and supply chain operations across the United States and Asia. During his tenure, he led organizational restructuring efforts, implemented ITIL and Scrum frameworks, and improved new product development timelines and on-time delivery performance through process optimization. "I'm honored to join Centre for Neuro Skills at such an important time in the organization's growth," said Shipman. "CNS's mission-driven approach to brain injury rehabilitation requires technology systems that are not only secure and reliable, but that also enable clinicians to deliver the highest quality care. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and advancing our technology capabilities to better serve patients and their families." Shipman's appointment comes as healthcare organizations face increasing cybersecurity threats and evolving regulatory requirements. His experience includes implementing compliance frameworks such as CMMC 2.0 and ISO 27001, as well as developing comprehensive cybersecurity governance programs. Shipman holds a Master of Science in cybersecurity and information assurance, a Master of Business Administration and multiple cybersecurity and agile leadership certifications. His leadership approach emphasizes scalable systems, strong governance and secure technology environments that enable mission-driven organizations to operate with confidence. About Centre for Neuro Skills Centre for Neuro Skills is an experienced and respected world leader in providing intensive rehabilitation and medical programs for those recovering from all types of brain injury. Recognized as one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek, CNS covers a full spectrum of advanced care, from residential and assisted living to outpatient and day treatment. Founded by Dr. Mark Ashley in 1980, CNS has eight locations in California and Texas. For more information, visit neuroskills.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. For a video overview, visit CNS's YouTube channel. Media note: To request an interview with CNS leadership or clinical staff, contact Robin Carr at 415.766.0927 or [email protected]. Media Contact: Landis Communications Inc. Robin Carr 415.766.0927 [email protected]

Automation Update
May 16th, 2025
Electro Rent Appoints Nicolai Moresco as VP & GM for EMEA to Enhance Customer Value and Accelerate Growth

Electro Rent, a global leader in test and technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Nicolai Moresco as Vice President and General Manager for EMEA.

Media Bulletins
Dec 9th, 2024
Electro Rent Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

Leading global electronic test and measurement equipment specialist Electro Rent has appointed Alan Mayer as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to spearhead the company's growth plans.

Instrumentation
Sep 9th, 2024
Electro Rent unveils large facility in Mechelen, Belgium

Leading global electronic test and measurement equipment specialist Electro Rent (the "Company") officially opened its new Belgium facility in Mechelen on 4 September 2024.