Planner (Direct Hire)
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Job Summary
Planner (Direct Hire)
Littleton MA (Onsite) Full-Time $71000$90000/year
Were seeking an experienced Planner to manage capacity materials and production scheduling for a leading manufacturer in the medical device industry. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely delivery of products through proactive planning coordination and process optimization.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in production planning within a regulated manufacturing environment strong MRP/ERP skills and excellent analytical and communication abilities.
Position Overview
The Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules aligning materials and labor resources and collaborating across departments to meet manufacturing and delivery targets. This role requires attention to detail cross-functional coordination and the ability to adapt plans based on capacity and customer demand.
Key Responsibilities
Develop maintain and monitor weekly production schedules and planning metrics.
Coordinate material machine and labor resources to meet delivery timelines.
Prioritize and adjust production plans based on capacity and material availability.
Communicate forecast changes and their impact on operations and staffing.
Analyze capacity data and take corrective action to minimize schedule disruptions.
Coordinate material releases and manage product flow through production stages.
Collaborate with procurement manufacturing and quality teams to ensure readiness.
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance scheduling efficiency.
Complete additional projects and assignments as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications
5 years of experience in production planning supply chain coordination or inventory control.
Experience in medical device manufacturing or a regulated production environment preferred.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems inventory management and capacity planning.
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Industrial Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning software tools.
Familiarity with ISO/FDA compliance standards is a plus.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $71000$90000/year (equivalent to $36$41/hour based on experience)
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities
Required Skills:
Experience in medical devices in a manufacturing setting preferred. 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in production planning materials coordination supply chain or inventory control.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Operations Management Industrial Engineering or a related field preferred or equivalent working experience
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
