Production Planner Analyst

AMETEK; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK in Peabody, MA seeks a Production Planner Analyst to develop daily assembly schedules aligned with capacity and material demand. You’ll partner with Production, Supply Chain, and Sales to optimize schedules, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement for on-time delivery and efficiency.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, routine reporting, and cross-functional communication across manufacturing teams, with a salaried, on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Excel with pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and process-oriented mindset.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience documenting procedures and supporting continuous improvement.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily assembly schedules based on resource availability and material requirements.
• Prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion of assemblies.
• Collaborate with production cell leads to establish schedules and monitor performance.
• Maintain and update daily scheduling boards.
• Lead daily production meetings to review performance, identify issues, and support problem-solving activities.
• Communicate production plan updates across Production, Materials, and Sales teams.
• Monitor work order status to support timely and accurate completion; investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Track and report on KPI metrics, including on-time delivery and cell utilization.
• Prepare routine production reports and dashboards.
• Maintain accurate data to support reviews and decision-making.
• Document processes and procedures to support standardized work.
• Maintain BOM labor hours data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Fast-paced work

AI tool usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel (pivot tables)

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Production Planner Analyst supports manufacturing operations by developing and executing production plans aligned with available capacity and material demand. This role partners closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to coordinate daily assembly activities and meet customer delivery expectations. The Production Planner Analyst works with production cell leads to monitor schedules, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Develop daily assembly schedules based on resource availability and material requirements
• Prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion of assemblies
• Collaborate with production cell leads to establish schedules and monitor performance
• Maintain and update daily scheduling boards
• Lead daily production meetings to review performance, identify issues, and support problem-solving activities
• Communicate production plan updates across Production, Materials, and Sales teams

Work Order Management

• Monitor work order status to support timely and accurate completionInvestigate and resolve work order discrepancies as needed

KPI Tracking & Reporting

• Track and report on key performance metrics, including on-time delivery and cell utilization
• Prepare routine production reports and dashboards
• Maintain accurate data to support operational reviews and decision-making

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Document processes and procedures to support standardized work
• Maintain accuracy of planning data, including bill of materials (BOM) labor hours
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and basic data analysis
• Strong organizational and process-oriented mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to document procedures and support continuous improvement efforts
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and reduce costs. Must identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Familiarity with KPI reporting, data analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

About AMETEK

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.

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