Strategic Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Resources

AMETEK, Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Planner to drive scheduling and optimization across our Ophthalmic & Precision Solutions unit.

You will develop and maintain production plans, coordinate across procurement, inventory, labor, and customer demand, and lead efforts to minimize waste and downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments, data-driven decision making, and implementation of planning tools to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related function in a manufacturing production environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex production data and develop strategic plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERP/MRP systems, with preference for Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in production planning and scheduling.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term production strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and manage complex production schedules for specialized products, ensuring optimal resource allocation and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional planning meetings to ensure alignment between production, procurement, and inventory management teams.
• Analyze long-term production data and forecasts to anticipate future demand, identifying risks and opportunities for capacity planning.
• Act as the key liaison between production, procurement, logistics, and customer service to manage production priorities and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of production planning processes and reduce lead times.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners, fostering their development and ensuring consistent scheduling practices across the team.
• Support the development and implementation of advanced planning tools, processes, and KPIs to improve production visibility and control.
• Evaluate resource needs, labor capacity, and material availability for long-term production plans, and recommend actions to mitigate risks.
• Prepare and present production performance reports to senior management, highlighting trends, bottlenecks, and actionable insights for process improvement.
• Collaborate with the operations and engineering teams to support new product introductions and special projects, ensuring that production plans are adapted to accommodate changes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality control policies within the production planning process.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Planner to drive scheduling and optimization across our Ophthalmic & Precision Solutions unit.

You will develop and maintain production plans, coordinate across procurement, inventory, labor, and customer demand, and lead efforts to minimize waste and downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments, data-driven decision making, and implementation of planning tools to improve