Sr. Production Planner (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Sr. Production Planner (Manufacturing): Ensuring the accuracy, stability, and efficiency of production planning and scheduling activities with an accent on MRP logic, capacity planning, and material flow optimization. Focus on maintaining planning data integrity, coordinating cross-functional efforts to meet customer demand, and implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Location: Billerica, MA, US. Must be a US Person; no visa sponsorship or relocation offered.

Company

Global technology leader in photonics, providing cutting-edge illumination, optical, detection and imaging solutions for biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, and aerospace sectors.

What you will do

• Develop and refine production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and operational stability.
• Coordinate with supply chain and production teams to resolve material shortages and schedule disruptions.
• Plan resource requirements, including labor, equipment, and materials, for efficient execution.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages, excess, and obsolescence.
• Ensure planning data integrity, including BOM accuracy, routings, lead times, and capacity parameters.
• Identify and implement operational improvements using Lean Manufacturing concepts to enhance throughput.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing planning and scheduling.
• Expert-level proficiency in MRP logic, capacity planning, and order policies.
• Strong knowledge of master scheduling, demand management, and cost accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Must be a US Person (no sponsorship offered).
• No relocation assistance available.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employment with a global technology leader.
• Opportunity to work with advanced photonics products and micro-scale optical devices.
• Collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and photonic innovation.