Hybrid Production Planner with SAP/MRP Execution

Veeco Instruments Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking an execution‑driven Production Planner – Manufacturing to support operations at our Somerset, NJ facility.

The role focuses on owning short‑term schedules, shop floor control, and actioning daily changes to keep builds on time. You will partner with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers to manage priorities, resolve constraints, and recover at‑risk work orders, with hands‑on scheduling and decisive execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, or Production Control in electromechanical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own daily work order management, including release, prioritization, sequencing, and closure in SAP.
• Execute and adjust short‑term production schedules based on real‑time shop floor conditions.
• Monitor open, in-process, and late work orders; drive timely completion and recovery actions.
• Re‑prioritize and reschedule work orders to address material shortages, rework, and capacity constraints.
• Ensure accurate work order data in SAP (status, lead times, priorities, and completions).
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to align job priorities and resolve execution issues on the floor.
• Act on MRP exception messages to maintain flow and prevent delays in work orders.
• Support implementation of ECNs and MRB dispositions within active work orders.
• Communicate clear status updates and risks impacting work order completion and schedule adherence.

Skills

Production scheduling

Shop floor coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

SAP MRP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking an execution‑driven Production Planner – Manufacturing to support operations at our Somerset, NJ facility.

The role focuses on owning short‑term schedules, shop floor control, and actioning daily changes to keep builds on time. You will partner with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers to manage priorities, resolve constraints, and recover at‑risk work orders, with hands‑on scheduling and decisive execution.