Planner - Manufacturing

Engineered Materials Solutions•Attleboro, MA

7d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Engineered Materials Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Planner to coordinate and optimize manufacturing schedules, use resources efficiently, and meet production deadlines. The role is responsible for production planning and scheduling, material requirements, and inventory activities to ensure materials and production orders are available to meet customer requirements. The Planner works closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, and Engineering while developing knowledge of planning systems, processes, and manufacturing operations. This is a full-time, on-site role based at the company’s Attleboro, Massachusetts facility. The pay range is $80,000 to $95,000.

Requirements

Associate degree or relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, production planning, and scheduling processes.
Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
5–10 years of manufacturing planning experience.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Flexible and willing to learn new processes and systems.
Commitment to safety, quality, Lean/6S, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand, available capacity, material availability, and production priorities.
Monitor production orders and communicate potential delays or shortages to the appropriate departments.
Determine material requirements using engineering information, production schedules, and customer demand.
Coordinate material availability and the efficient movement of materials with Purchasing, Production, Customer Support, and Engineering.
Maintain accurate planning records and monitor inventory levels, material usage, and replenishment requirements.
Assist with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and other documentation needed to support material requirements.
Monitor on-time delivery, inventory levels, and production performance against established goals.
Identify potential material shortages, excess or slow-moving inventory, and scheduling issues, escalating concerns as appropriate.
Communicate planning requirements and schedule changes to Operations and provide status updates to Customer Support and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate data in the MRP/ERP system and develop proficiency in planning tools and processes.
Support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing inventory, improving flow, eliminating waste, and increasing on-time delivery.
Develop production plans based on customer forecasts and manufacturing capacity, ensuring timely order completion while minimizing inventory, bottlenecks, overtime, and inefficiencies.