Production Planner

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, a leading company in the manufacturing sector, seeks a Product Planner dedicated to coordinating production schedules and ensuring timely product delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and some experience in planning operations, contributing to various cross-functional teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact by managing production cycles in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1+ year of related experience in planning, coordinating, and scheduling production operations.
• A background in labor capacity planning is preferred.
• CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating products through the complete production cycle.
• Managing shortages and backlog to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Providing input to management and interfacing with various teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Multitasking

Knowledge of Production Processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Product Planner at MKS, you will partner with various teams across MKS (Manufacturing, Procurement, Network Planning, Engineering, Sales, etc.) and customers to create weekly production plans in order to deliver products on-time. In this role, you will report to the Senior Production Control Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Planning, scheduling, coordinating and/or final approval of products through the complete production cycle.
• Working from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules and labor and capacity requirements.
• Coordinating production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
• Managing and controlling shortages and backlog to deliver product on-time.
• Providing input to management, and/or interfaces with marketing, sales, production and engineering managers to reschedule in case of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions .
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of Travel is required. Especially in Massachusetts locations.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 0-1+ year of related experience in planning, coordinating, and scheduling production operations.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• A background in labor capacity planning is preferred.
• CPIM certification preferred.
• Oracle and/or Agile knowledge preferred.

Skills You Bring:

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate and present information across varying levels of the organization.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 80% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail] .

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