Production Planner

Electroswitch Corp; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and vacation time

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Electroswitch Corp in Weymouth, Massachusetts, seeks a Production Planner responsible for ensuring timely product delivery. The role involves managing scheduling processes, creating production schedules, and troubleshooting supply issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ERP systems, a relevant degree, and strong multitasking skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a supply chain or planning role is essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing supply chain planning environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and efficiently multitask.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning process for ERP/MRP planning system.
• Create efficient production schedules considering available resources.
• Leading initiatives to resolve production backlog and supply constraints.

Skills

ERP/MRP manufacturing planning systems

Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Supply Chain Management

Multitasking and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A Production Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of products to customers.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage planning process for ERP/MRP planning system to schedule jobs.
• Creating efficient daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules, considering available resources such as material, labor, and equipment.
• Ensuring planning schedules align with customer and business needs, adhering to best-in-class on-time, in-full delivery (OTIF).
• Troubleshooting and root causing system and process issues, initiating improvement projects, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Develop what-if analysis models in Excel, including the use of Pivot Table and Lookup tables.
• Plan, schedule, and expedite components and purchased parts in a manner consistent with maintaining inventory goals and manufacturing schedules.
• Leading initiatives to resolve production backlog, back orders, and material supply constraints.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance inventory utilization for optimal delivery performance.
• Troubleshooting and root causing system and process issues, initiating improvement projects, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Providing support, training, and coaching to supply chain team members.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences

• Significant experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing planning systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing supply chain planning environment demonstrating a solid understanding of planning issues.
• A minimum of two (2) years in a supply chain or planning role is essential.
• Showcasing expertise in navigating the complexities of production, material control planning and supply chain management.
• Knowledge with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize tasks, and efficiently multitask to achieve results.

Physical Requirements

Required to sit, stand, and occasionally move inventory to shipping.

• Combination of Manufacturing and Office environment.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold and odors.

Work Hours

7:00 AM - 4:15 PM; Monday - Thursday. 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Friday.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $100,000 annually

Benefits

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.