Senior Production Planner
Franklin, MA
Pay Rate range: $45.00- $55.00 an hour
Hours: 8am- 5pm Monday- Friday
Start ASAP: 6 months, possible temp to perm
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead the development and maintenance of the master production schedule across all manufacturing cells, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
* Evaluate and confirm delivery dates for work orders using advanced analysis of material availability, capacity, lead times, and customer priorities.
* Coordinate timely release of work orders to meet delivery commitments and optimize factory throughput.
* Oversee subassembly and raw material stock levels, and initiate work orders proactively to maintain optimal inventory.
* Lead communication of material shortages with the supply chain team; ensure accurate and achievable delivery forecasts.
* Support complex cost quoting and configuration activities; manage entry and review of new assemblies in the ERP system.
* Collaborate with engineering and supply chain on part revisions and ensure up-to-date bill of materials (BOMs).
* Approve and release work orders based on customer BOMs and new product introductions.
* Manage and apply Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to active work orders, ensuring compliance and traceability.
* Interface with production and warehouse leads to ensure timely picking and movement of materials based on priorities.
* Provide project status updates to cell leaders, production managers, and project managers; revise production plans as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in an analytical or supply chain-related field preferred
* Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM or CSCP strongly preferred
* Minimum 7 years of experience in production planning or supply chain operations
* Experience in leading scheduling activities in a multi-cell or complex manufacturing environment
If interested in this opening please send resumes to Steve Scavone at:
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