Production Planner

Siemens•Hingham, MA

4d•$75,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is seeking a Production Planner for its Hingham factory. The role executes the production plan released by the Master Scheduler and supports customer commitments and on-time delivery performance. It coordinates production activities across manufacturing areas, monitors schedules and work-in-process, identifies risks, and helps resolve constraints. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, lead-time reduction, and schedule adherence.

Requirements

Experience in production planning, production control, manufacturing operations, or supply chain.
Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems and Microsoft Excel.
Communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
Experience coordinating multiple manufacturing areas and resolving scheduling conflicts.
Advanced knowledge of material planning, material requirements planning, and inventory management.
APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management certification.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Power BI reporting.

Responsibilities

Execute the production plan released by the Master Scheduler and drive customer commitments and on-time delivery performance.
Review production priorities, backlog, and customer commitments using SAP and daily production management tools.
Coordinate Fabrication, Base Switch Assembly, Panel Wiring, Logistics, and Final Assembly activities based on takt times and manufacturing requirements.
Lead daily production meetings, monitor schedule attainment, track work-in-process, and identify production risks.
Remove bottlenecks related to labor, materials, capacity, and equipment, and communicate recovery plans to key stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, lead-time reduction, and schedule adherence.