AI-Driven Production Planner Analyst

AMETEK; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK in Peabody, MA seeks a Production Planner Analyst to develop daily assembly schedules aligned with capacity and material demand. You’ll partner with Production, Supply Chain, and Sales to optimize schedules, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement for on-time delivery and efficiency.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, routine reporting, and cross-functional communication across manufacturing teams, with a salaried, on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Excel with pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and process-oriented mindset.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience documenting procedures and supporting continuous improvement.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily assembly schedules based on resource availability and material requirements.
• Prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion of assemblies.
• Collaborate with production cell leads to establish schedules and monitor performance.
• Maintain and update daily scheduling boards.
• Lead daily production meetings to review performance, identify issues, and support problem-solving activities.
• Communicate production plan updates across Production, Materials, and Sales teams.
• Monitor work order status to support timely and accurate completion; investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Track and report on KPI metrics, including on-time delivery and cell utilization.
• Prepare routine production reports and dashboards.
• Maintain accurate data to support reviews and decision-making.
• Document processes and procedures to support standardized work.
• Maintain BOM labor hours data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Fast-paced work

AI tool usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel (pivot tables)

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

AMETEK in Peabody, MA seeks a Production Planner Analyst to develop daily assembly schedules aligned with capacity and material demand. You’ll partner with Production, Supply Chain, and Sales to optimize schedules, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement for on-time delivery and efficiency.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, routine reporting, and cross-functional communication across manufacturing teams, with a salaried, on-site work arrangement.