Production/Manufacturing Planner

Advanced IlluminationRochester, VT

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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance (90% paid by company)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision coverage
  • 401 company match up to 4%
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off
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