Senior Production Planner: Drive On-Time Manufacturing

Novanta Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Senior Production Planner to ensure timely and efficient production, coordinating with departments and managing resources to hit production targets.

You will develop schedules, analyze data to identify bottlenecks, prepare reports for management, collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure materials, and mentor junior planners to enhance team performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in production planning or a related field.
• Ability to analyze production data and identify bottlenecks.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and optimize production processes.
• Mentor less experienced production planners to improve their skills and performance.
• Prepare reports on production status and present to management.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Oracle

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Senior Production Planner to ensure timely and efficient production, coordinating with departments and managing resources to hit production targets.

You will develop schedules, analyze data to identify bottlenecks, prepare reports for management, collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure materials, and mentor junior planners to enhance team performance.