Medical Device Production Planner

ADP, Inc.; Northfield (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EPTAM Precision in Northfield, NH is seeking a Planner to join our team. This role focuses on creating, maintaining, and monitoring the production schedule to meet customer requirements across machining, assembly, and finishing processes.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of planning or production control experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in medical devices, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. APICS certification is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of planning, scheduling, production control, materials management, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; internships and PT experience acceptable.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP or related certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for assigned machines, work centers, products, or value streams.
• Convert customer orders, forecasts, backlog, and inventory requirements into production plans.
• Sequence work to optimize machine utilization and workflow, adjusting when necessary.
• Establish and communicate planned start, completion, and ship dates.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules based on performance and constraints.
• Balance work across machining, secondary operations, inspection, and finishing.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to verify material availability and maintain accurate work-order dates.
• Identify shortages and capacity constraints; coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop recovery plans for late orders, downtime, and material shortages.
• Expedite critical orders and provide Sales with lead times, shipment projections, and recommit dates.
• Participate in backlog, capacity, and S&OP meetings.
• Monitor schedule adherence, on-time delivery, backlog, and capacity utilization.

Skills

Scheduling

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

EPTAM Precision in Northfield, NH is seeking a Planner to join our team. This role focuses on creating, maintaining, and monitoring the production schedule to meet customer requirements across machining, assembly, and finishing processes.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of planning or production control experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in medical devices, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. APICS certification is a plus but not required.