Production Planning Supervisor

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 seeking a Production Planning Supervisor in Boulder, CO to oversee production planning for optical components and systems.

The role focuses on developing schedules from customer orders and forecasts, coordinating MRP, and driving continuous improvement in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will lead a planning team and collaborate with engineering and quality groups to meet delivery targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in production planning or manufacturing operations.
• 1–2 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the production planning team.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on orders and forecasts.
• Coordinate material requirements planning for materials.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to address delays.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on specifications.
• Optimize workflow, capacity, and throughput in high-precision manufacturing.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Communicate status and mitigation plans to management.
• Train and evaluate planning team members.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Production planning

Supervisory experience

ERP/MRP systems

Excel skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Location: Boulder, CO, US, 80301

Job Function: Operations

Job Country: United States

Job City: Boulder

Job Type: Regular Full Time

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

We are presently seeking a Production Planning Supervisor who be responsible for supervising and coordinating production planning activities for optical components and systems.

• 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

• 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 start day 1:

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

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

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