Production Planner

Distron Corporation; Attleboro Falls (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Distron Corporation in Attleboro Falls, MA is seeking a Production Planner to oversee scheduling and planning to meet deadlines and manage capacity. This role requires close coordination with suppliers and internal teams to maintain efficient workflows.

The ideal candidate will have ERP and Excel proficiency, strong analytical skills, and a track record of data-driven decisions. 3 years of production planning experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years production planning experience in a related industry.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Plan, schedule and monitor production of products.
• Determine production capacity and limits.
• Evaluate raw materials and equipment to ensure both are in place for production.
• Report on the production status and any production issues to the Supervisor.
• Liaise on production disruptions and productivity problems and recommend solutions to maintain or mitigate impact to the schedule.
• Utilize data to help drive a schedule that improves productivity and cost.
• Review backlog and make recommendations to adjust resources as needed to maintain profitability goals.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer interaction

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

• Oversee the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Plan, schedule and monitor production of products.
• Determine production capacity and limits.
• Evaluate raw materials and equipment to ensure both are in place for production.
• Report on the production status and any production issues to the Supervisor.
• Liaise on production disruptions and productivity problems and recommend solutions to maintain or mitigate impact to the schedule.
• Utilize data to help drive a schedule that improves productivity and cost.
• Review backlog and make recommendations to adjust resources as needed to maintain profitability goals,

Description

• Oversee the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Plan, schedule and monitor production of products.
• Determine production capacity and limits.
• Evaluate raw materials and equipment to ensure both are in place for production.
• Report on the production status and any production issues to the Supervisor.
• Liaise on production disruptions and productivity problems and recommend solutions to maintain or mitigate impact to the schedule.
• Utilize data to help drive a schedule that improves productivity and cost.
• Review backlog and make recommendations to adjust resources as needed to maintain profitability goals,

Requirements

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP software and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• 3 years production planning experience in a related industry