Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner

Work Location: Essex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for supporting the procurement and planning of materials to ensure timely shop floor execution and on-time delivery of products. This role is essential for maintaining efficient manufacturing operations and preventing material shortages.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the planning and replenishment of materials required for product delivery and machine builds.
• Analyze MRP system outputs and part replenishment recommendations to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production staff to support shop floor operations and prevent work stoppages.
• Track and report on production progress, including external vendor operations, to ensure customer deliverables are met.
• Provide delivery commitments to internal and external stakeholders, including leadership teams.
• Participate in daily meetings to gather status updates and escalate risks as necessary.
• Develop and maintain efficient processes and standard work documentation for production planning activities.
• Work cross-functionally to expedite material shortages and support machine assembly teams for timely project completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Strong listening, interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CPIM certification is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under pressure.
• Experience in machine assembly and/or manufacturing environments.
• Logical, efficient, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Motivated to take on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, practical mindset, and capable of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Must meet ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Published Category:

Manufacturing & Technical Operations