Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Leominster MA
Duration: Full time (Permanent)
Pay Rate: $81000 - $110000 per annum

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Production Planner for a manufacturing company in Leominster MA. This role owns and executes manufacturing production plans using MRP coordinating materials schedules and engineering changes across teams to ensure on-time delivery of capital equipment products.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with management to plan and coordinate production schedules that meet customer delivery deadlines
• Attend weekly production and Change Parts meetings to review current work upcoming jobs material availability and engineering changes
• Monitor execution of the production plan and proactively resolve scheduling or material issues
• Run MRP reports daily and take appropriate action
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely availability of materials and components
• Monitor parts progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery commitments
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities to Production Change Parts Spare Parts Shipping Purchasing and management teams
• Issue parts pick lists as needed to support production and parts schedules
• Create Bills of Material (BOMs) from MRP when required
• Plan inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess inventory
• Implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) including issuing changes to the shop floor and coordinating updates for jobs in progress and materials on order or in stock
• Close production orders and ensure costs are accurately captured
• Review open orders backorders and forecast data to identify and resolve potential issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MUST HAVES:

• At least 5 years proven experience as a Production Planner Scheduler or similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in capital equipment industry required
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems and production order management

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision PTO Sick Pay Holiday Pay HSA/FSA plans Life Insurance Disability Insurance and more!
• The schedule is Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM. The salary range is $ depending upon experience.

Required Skills:

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