Project Manager

Excelitas Technologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-term and Short-term disability

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies is looking for a Production Planner Supervisor in Boulder, CO. This full-time role involves leading the production planning team for optical manufacturing, developing schedules, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include optimizing workflow, monitoring production, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Operations or Supply Chain and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• 1–2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the production planning team for optical manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address delays.

Skills

Production Planning

Supervisory Experience

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location

Boulder, CO, 80301

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Position

Production Planner Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the production planning team for optical manufacturing operations (e.g., lenses, mirrors, coatings, assemblies)
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints
• Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure availability of raw materials and components
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address delays, equipment issues, or supply disruptions
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with optical specifications and tolerances
• Optimize workflow, capacity utilization, and throughput in high-precision manufacturing processes
• Analyze production data and KPIs (on-time delivery, cycle time, yield, WIP levels) to identify improvement opportunities
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Communicate production status, risks, and mitigation plans to management and stakeholders
• Train, mentor, and evaluate planning team members
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• At least 1–2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, SAP a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar data tools

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-term and Short-term disability

Compensation

$90,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Legal Statements

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas.

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