Strategic Production Planner II

CoorsTek, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Worcester, MA seeks a Production Planning Specialist II to coordinate multiple departments in producing high-quality products.

You will plan and schedule orders, compute material requirements, draw up master schedules, and manage on-time delivery while aligning with sales forecasts and customer orders. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience (8+ years with no degree) with APICS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience; 8 years with no degree or equivalent.
• APICS certification in production and inventory management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRP tools and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and MFGPro.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production orders based on priorities, materials, and capacity.
• Coordinate with manufacturing floor to manage the production schedule.
• Prepare master schedule, lead time, and routing for operations.
• Monitor production orders and ensure adherence to schedule.
• Track material consumption and inventory to support manufacturing.
• Analyze manufacturing metrics and drive cycle time improvements.
• Provide training and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Technical Product Knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MRP tools

MFGPro

Windows

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

CoorsTek, Inc. in Worcester, MA seeks a Production Planning Specialist II to coordinate multiple departments in producing high-quality products.

You will plan and schedule orders, compute material requirements, draw up master schedules, and manage on-time delivery while aligning with sales forecasts and customer orders. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience (8+ years with no degree) with APICS certification preferred.