Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Backer Hotwatt; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Backer Hotwatt, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to align demand with manufacturing capacity and drive on-time delivery. You will convert customer demand into executable schedules, balancing capacity, labor, and materials across multiple product lines.

The role requires 3–5 years in production planning, strong Excel skills, and experience with MRP systems. Join a team focused on efficiency, data accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills with Excel proficiency.
• Experience with MRP, BOM structures, and planning principles.
• Ability to coordinate schedules across departments.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand and orders into detailed production schedules.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet delivery commitments.
• Balance capacity, labor, and materials for efficient operations.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for constraints and priorities.
• Provide visibility into schedule risks and performance through reports.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP systems

PK

Sidekick

BOM structures

ERP

Job description

Backer Hotwatt, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to align demand with manufacturing capacity and drive on-time delivery. You will convert customer demand into executable schedules, balancing capacity, labor, and materials across multiple product lines.

The role requires 3–5 years in production planning, strong Excel skills, and experience with MRP systems. Join a team focused on efficiency, data accuracy, and continuous improvement.