Production Planning Supervisor

Gabriele & Company; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment firm in Bedford, MA, is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to oversee planning functions and maintain lean inventory while satisfying customer demands. Responsibilities include crafting master schedules, collaborating with teams, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing planning, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Teams. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of planning experience in manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, MRP planning, inventory management, and Kanban systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex bills of materials.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set and achieve ambitious production targets.
• Provide leadership to your team of buyer-planners.
• Translate complex supply chain data into clear timelines and commitments.

Skills

Planning experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Gabriele & Company, recruiters for manufacturing and supply chain professionals, is working with a Bedford, MA, area manufacturer in need of an experienced Production Planning Supervisor to oversee its production planning functions while keeping inventory lean and customers happy.

This isn't just about maintaining spreadsheets—it's about being the strategic mind that balances demand with capability, transforms forecasts into action plans, and keeps the manufacturing pulse beating strong.

In this role you'll be the linchpin between sales promises and manufacturing reality. You'll craft master production schedules that satisfy customer needs while optimizing inventory levels—all while navigating through order backlogs, sales forecasts, and supply constraints. In this fast-paced environment, your energy, organization, and commitment to excellence will be the foundation of your success.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set and achieve ambitious production targets
• Provide leadership to your team of buyer-planners, inspiring them to excellence
• Translate complex supply chain data into clear timelines and commitments for our sales teams
• Identify capacity risks before they become problems and drive innovative solutions
• Release work orders strategically based on MRP signals and kanban triggers
• Bridge the gap between internal capabilities and external customer expectations
• Transform planning insights into continuous improvement initiatives
• Resolve inventory discrepancies with detective-like precision
• Support new product introductions with materials and capacity planning expertise
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely materials availability

Your Experience

• 5-10 years of planning experience in manufacturing environments
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with APICS certification a plus
• Experience using MS Teams and Microsoft Office suite including advanced Excel
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, MRP planning, inventory management, and Kanban systems
• Proven ability to manage complex bills of materials (50++ parts) and balance competing priorities

Our client offers

a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package for those ready to elevate planning operations to the next level.

Drug screen and background check part of the onboarding process.