Strategic Production Planner (Contract)

Novanta Inc.; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Production Planner for a temporary contract through March 2027 in the North Syracuse, NY area.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory targets, and available capacity, coordinating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery. You will release and monitor work orders, identify risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep production

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing business needs.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, and available capacity.
• Release, monitor, and update manufacturing work orders.
• Identify schedule risks, capacity constraints, and material shortages that may impact production.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing leaders to establish and communicate production priorities.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Materials personnel to ensure material availability.
• Track schedule adherence and support actions to recover missed production plans.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Production Planner for a temporary contract through March 2027 in the North Syracuse, NY area.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory targets, and available capacity, coordinating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery. You will release and monitor work orders, identify risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep production