Production/Manufacturing Planner

Advanced Illumination•Rochester, VT

17h

About The Position

Advanced Illumination is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative machine vision lighting solutions serving industrial automation, inspection, and imaging applications worldwide. Our team is committed to engineering excellence, operational performance, and delivering high-quality solutions that help customers solve complex imaging challenges across diverse industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
3+ years of production planning, manufacturing scheduling, materials planning, or related operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing, industrial technology, engineered products, or configurable manufacturing environments.
APICS/CPIM certification or similar supply chain/planning certification.
Understanding of BOM structures, production routings, and demand forecasting principles.
Must have advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with BI systems (Power BI)
Lean Manufacturing experience-manufacturing processes and inventory replenishment methods such as Kanban, VMI, Consignment, etc.
Experience working with ERP preferably Syteline Experience

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules to support customer delivery requirements and operational priorities.
Coordinate production sequencing and scheduling based on labor capacity, machine availability, material supply, and order urgency.
Monitor manufacturing progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities, supply constraints, or operational disruptions.
Collaborate closely with production leadership to ensure schedule attainment and workflow efficiency.
Work with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams to ensure raw materials, components, and subassemblies are available to support planned production.
Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages, excess inventory, and potential supply risks.
Support inventory accuracy initiatives through transaction verification, cycle count coordination, and ERP system discipline.
Assist in managing safety stock levels and material replenishment strategies.
Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/MRP system, including lead times, BOMs, routings, work orders, and scheduling parameters.
Release and manage production work orders in alignment with operational priorities.
Analyze production and inventory data to support planning decisions and operational improvements.
Generate reports and KPIs related to schedule adherence, inventory performance, backlog, and on-time delivery.
Serve as a key communication link between Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Participate in production meetings and operational reviews to communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans.
Support engineering change implementation activities and coordinate production transitions for new or revised products.
Assist customer service teams with realistic lead times and delivery commitments.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, production flow, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, throughput, and delivery performance.
Assist in developing standardized planning procedures and operational best practices.