Planner

5 Star Recruitment; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for a role focused on capacity, material, and production planning. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in related fields and experience in manufacturing, particularly in medical devices. This role requires 1-3 years of relevant experience in production planning and materials coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience in medical devices in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in production planning, materials coordination, supply chain, or inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor weekly production schedules.
• Coordinate machine, personnel, and material resources.
• Prioritize and schedule projects based on capacity.
• Communicate forecasted changes and potential impacts on production and staffing needs.
• Analyze capacity data and take proactive steps to mitigate or expedite schedule changes.
• Coordinate release of materials and products based on project timelines.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure material readiness and production alignment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning and scheduling processes.
• Complete additional assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Production planning

Materials coordination

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

This role is responsible for capacity, material, and production planning to ensure timely delivery of products.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor weekly production schedules and planning metrics.
• Coordinate machine, personnel, and material resources to meet delivery commitments.
• Prioritize and schedule projects based on capacity, materials, and labor availability.
• Communicate forecasted changes and potential impacts on production and staffing needs.
• Analyze capacity data and take proactive steps to mitigate or expedite schedule changes.
• Coordinate release of materials and products based on project timelines.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure material readiness and production alignment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning and scheduling processes.
• Complete additional assignments as directed by management.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent working experience
• Experience in medical devices in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in production planning, materials coordination, supply chain, or inventory control.