Senior Production Planner | Lead Scheduling & Optimization

Colt; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement-plan contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Colt in West Hartford, CT seeks a Senior Production Planner to translate customer demand into a workable schedule, balancing material availability, equipment capacity, labor, and lead times.

You will collaborate with Production, Procurement, Inventory, and Engineering to prevent shortages, recover from delays, and improve planning accuracy. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor).
• Demonstrated negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity.
• Review material requirements and work with Procurement to prevent shortages and manage lead times.
• Monitor production progress, identify schedule risks, and coordinate recovery plans when changes occur.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to resolve bottlenecks and support new product introductions.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems, including lead times and BOMs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor)

Job description

Colt in West Hartford, CT seeks a Senior Production Planner to translate customer demand into a workable schedule, balancing material availability, equipment capacity, labor, and lead times.

You will collaborate with Production, Procurement, Inventory, and Engineering to prevent shortages, recover from delays, and improve planning accuracy. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.