Production Planner 2

Hologic•Marlborough, MA

15h

About The Position

The Production Planner II is responsible for executing the demand forecast and managing production control activities for the Simarano manufacturing facility, ensuring material availability in accordance with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). This position requires a motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and basis to intermediate project management experience. strong communication and influencing of key stakeholders, and a continuous improvement mindset is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience.
3–5 years of experience in planning, production, and inventory control.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, including Oracle/ASCP and Rapid Response.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills are preferred.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and work instructions.
Strong financial acumen, with the ability to understand cost impacts, variances, and budget/forecast considerations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must follow all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
Experience with Oracle ERP systems and Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is beneficial.
Exposure to, or certification in, Six Sigma, Lean, and/or process improvement methodologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains production control activities for the Simarano manufacturing facility.
Maintains Master Production Schedules (MPS) in Rapid Response and converts planned orders into firmed work orders.
Maintains accurate production schedules within the formal planning system.
Ensures work orders align with full component availability and work center capacity.
Reviews completed work orders for material and resource variances and monitors work order aging.
Coordinates with Manufacturing Operations and Procurement to review and approve build plans and ensure schedule adherence.
Updates supply alerts on a weekly basis.
Maintains regular communication with stakeholders regarding product availability.
Supports Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and supply review preparations.
Escalates potential material shortages to the Supply Chain team and drives material availability improvements.
Manages inventory targets and supports efforts to optimize inventory levels.
Supports the annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles with relevant production and inventory data.
Performs periodic master data checks and maintenance to ensure the integrity of the ERP system (e.g., lead times, safety stock, capacity models).
Participates in activities impacting product availability (e.g., quality holds, engineering change orders (ECOs), scrap).
Acts as an interface with Research & Development (R&D) for new product introductions (NPI).
Drives process improvements through problem-solving methodologies, Six Sigma/Lean tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.