Job Description
Job Description
Production Planner
Location: Littleton, MA
Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually
Experience level: Mid-Level (5 - 8 years)
Education: High school or equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred
Industry: Medical Devices
Type: Full-time, direct hire, onsite (no relocation or visa sponsorship)
Summary:
Join a leading medical device manufacturer as a Capacity & Materials Planner. You'll own scheduling, resource coordination, and material readiness to drive on-time delivery in a dynamic production environment.
What you'll do:
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Own the weekly production schedule and monitor planning KPIs.
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Ensure machine, operator, and material resources are aligned to meet delivery goals.
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Sequence and prioritize projects based on capacity constraints, material availability, and labor resources.
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Forecast changes, assess impacts, and recommend corrective actions.
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Release materials and products to support project timelines.
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Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and quality to ensure alignment and readiness.
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Drive improvements in planning processes to increase throughput, reduce lead time, and minimize bottlenecks.
What you'll need:
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At least 5 years of relevant experience in production planning, capacity scheduling, supply chain, or inventory control.
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Manufacturing experience, ideally in medical devices.
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Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Engineering.
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Ability to analyze capacity data, identify risks, and drive corrective action.
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Excellent collaboration and communication skills across functional teams.
Perks:
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Competitive salary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually
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Full benefits: health/dental/vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays
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Growth opportunities in a high-performing manufacturing company
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On-site role with a committed in-person team environment