Production Planner

Job Summary:

As a part of the Operations Team, the Production Planner plays a key role in organizing production in accordance to demand and quality standards. The Production Planner will be the one to ensure the Company’s goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner.

An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of the Company’s production operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinates production workflow for one or multiple products

Plans and prioritizes operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay

Monitors jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget

Addresses issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption

Obtains output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives, etc.)

Prepares and submits status and performance reports

Keeps paperwork organized

Collaborates with engineers, manufacturing, quality, and other staff

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks.

Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Must be a self-starter and demonstrate positive teamwork and collaborative skills.

Knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience required OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Project Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline required.

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.

Prior experience with project and/or operations management preferred, but not required.

Prior experience using ERP Software preferred, but not required.

Prior experience using Microsoft Project preferred, but not required.

Other Requirements:

This is an on-site position. Must be available to work at the 900 Mount Laurel Circle, Shirley, MA location.

Must be a US Person.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, STD, and LTD

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance offered through Allstate

Critical Illness, Hospitalization and Accident Insurance offered through Allstate