Production Planner - Medical Device Manufacturing
28 days ago
Littleton
Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our growing team in Littleton. This role is key to ensuring smooth production flow by managing capacity, materials, and scheduling to meet on-time delivery goals. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing, preferably in medical devices, and excels at coordinating resources and optimizing production processes. Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and monitor weekly production schedules and planning metrics, • Coordinate machine, personnel, and material resources to meet delivery commitments, • Prioritize and schedule projects based on capacity, materials, and labor availability, • Communicate forecast changes and potential impacts on production and staffing needs, • Analyze capacity data and take proactive steps to mitigate or expedite schedule adjustments, • Coordinate the release of materials and products in alignment with project timelines, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness and production alignment, • Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning and scheduling processes, • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience, • 1 to 3 years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, supply chain, or inventory control, • Experience in medical device manufacturing is highly preferred, • Competitive compensation, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan with company match, • Paid time off and holidays, • Professional development opportunities