Production Planner - Optical Filter Chip Manufacturing

Coherent Corp.; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain the production schedule for tunable optical filter chip manufacturing. You will monitor progress, adjust plans for priorities, delays, and downtime, and ensure efficient use of resources.

The role requires 2+ years in production planning, experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle/SAP), and strong Excel/data-analysis skills, with an on-site work setting and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning or similar role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or other data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedule for manufacturing of tunable optical filter chips.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address priority changes, delays, and equipment downtime.
• Manage wafer and chip inventory, conduct physical counts, and maintain accurate records of products.
• Coordinate material requirements and procurements to ensure adequate production resources.
• Inspect and prepare products for shipping to customers.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP (Oracle)

ERP/MRP (SAP)

MS Excel / data analysis

Organizational skills

Multitask in fast-paced env

Team coordination

Education

BS in industrial engineering / supply chain / business

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain the production schedule for tunable optical filter chip manufacturing. You will monitor progress, adjust plans for priorities, delays, and downtime, and ensure efficient use of resources.

The role requires 2+ years in production planning, experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle/SAP), and strong Excel/data-analysis skills, with an on-site work setting and potential travel as needed.