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Production Planner

L5

cybercodersSomerville, MAyesterday

$70-75

Occupations

Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksIndustrial Production ManagersSupply Chain Managers

Industries

Machine ShopsAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingPrecision Turned Product Manufacturing
Overview: In this role you will develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while aligning inventory and capacity. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, monitor progress, and adjust plans for changes in priorities or disruptions. You will leverage ERP/MRP data to drive planning accuracy and support lean improvements. You will contribute to on-time delivery and efficient production in a regulated manufacturing environment, helping the company scale operations and sustain customer satisfaction. Compensation / Benefitsbase salary $70-75k5% bonusmedical/dental/visionretirement savings optionsgenerous paid time offwork/life balance
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
  • Analyze demand, forecasts, and inventory to create achievable plans
  • Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability
  • Monitor progress and adjust schedules for shortages, downtime, or changes
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing leadership to balance workloads and improve throughput
  • Maintain planning data within ERP and MRP systems
  • Participate in Sales and Operations Planning and production review meetings
  • Support inventory control while balancing service and efficiency
  • Generate planning reports and KPIs on schedule attainment, inventory accuracy, capacity utilization, and delivery
  • Contribute to lean manufacturing and process optimization initiatives
Key requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
  • Experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, supply chain, materials planning, or operations coordination
  • Experience with ERP and MRP systems in manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, capacity planning, and material requirements planning
  • Ability to analyze forecasts, production demands, inventory levels, and constraints
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and manufacturing reporting tools
  • Experience in manufacturing sectors like aerospace, defense, electronics, or engineered products preferredcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingERP and MRP planningproduction schedulinginventory management
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$70-75

Location

Somerville, MA

Occupation

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Industry

Machine Shops

Posted

yesterday

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