Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler

Jobot; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler for an industry-leading, family-owned precision manufacturer serving the medical device sector. The role focuses on developing and maintaining production schedules to maximize efficiency and ensure on-time delivery, coordinating with production, purchasing, sales, and operations.

The right candidate will thrive in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment, be highly organized, analytical, and proficient with ERP systems and Excel, and possess a proven

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or production control.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment (CNC machining, metal fabrication, etc).
• Strong understanding of scheduling principles and production workflows.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to support on-time delivery.
• Monitor capacity and resource utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to align schedules with priorities.
• Review orders and adjust production plans based on demand and delivery requirements.
• Create and release travelers through the ERP system.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Monitor WIP and finished goods inventory for planning accuracy.
• Communicate schedule changes and risks to internal teams.
• Maintain scheduling data, calendars, and routing information.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to throughput.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

PMP certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler (Industry Leader)

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a stable, family-owned precision manufacturing company serving the medical device industry. With approximately 70 employees, they specialize in CNC machining, Swiss machining, milling, turning, deburring, cleanroom operations, and value-added services including plating, heat treating, grinding, and assembly. They are seeking a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler to play a critical role in production planning, resource utilization, and on-time customer delivery.

Why join us

• Stable, family-owned manufacturing company with a collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Modern manufacturing environment serving the medical device industry.
• Competitive salary and long-term career growth opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced manufacturing, engineering, and operations professionals.
• Great Benefits and Room for Growth

Job Details

The Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that maximize manufacturing efficiency while ensuring customer orders are delivered on time. This individual will work closely with production, purchasing, sales, and operations to coordinate workflow, manage production priorities, and respond quickly to changes in customer demand.

The ideal candidate has experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment, is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working within ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to support on-time customer delivery.
• Monitor production capacity and resource utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate daily with manufacturing leadership to align schedules with production priorities.
• Review customer orders and adjust production plans based on changing demand and delivery requirements.
• Create and release manufacturing travelers through the ERP system.
• Generate material pull requests and coordinate with purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory to support accurate production planning.
• Communicate schedule changes, capacity constraints, and delivery risks to internal teams.
• Work closely with sales to maintain accurate customer lead times.
• Maintain planning data, production calendars, routing information, and scheduling records.
• Identify scheduling bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to increase throughput and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or production control.
• Experience in a job shop, CNC machining, metal fabrication, or other high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production scheduling principles.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across production, purchasing, engineering, and sales teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Knowledge of supplier management and purchasing coordination.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings and understand GD&T.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• PMP certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred (equivalent manufacturing planning experience will also be considered).

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.