Production Planner

Emerson•Mansfield, MA

13d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is hiring a Production Planner at its Mansfield, Massachusetts location. The role supports a product line manufacturing valves for nuclear power plants, aircraft carriers, and submarines. The planner manages planning activities from sales-order scheduling through product shipment, including shop-floor movement. The role evaluates and executes material requirements through the ERP system, coordinates monthly shipment targets, and supports customer on-time delivery and quality. It also develops and improves planning processes to reduce inventory, improve cash flow, and increase efficiency, while working with the Value Stream to provide order information and recovery plans.

Requirements

High school degree.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency with Excel.
Proven ability to learn and retain processes and procedures.
Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
Five years of related work experience, ideally with engineered products.
Ability to read manufacturing prints.
Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems.
Background in continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to persuade and present information.

Responsibilities

Manage planning functions and activities for the product line, from scheduling sales orders through shipment, including shop-floor movement.
Evaluate and execute material requirement plans using the ERP system to meet customer requirements.
Provide, coordinate, and execute monthly shipment targets while ensuring customer on-time delivery and quality.
Develop and improve planning techniques and processes to minimize inventory, improve cash flow, and maximize efficiency.
Work with the Value Stream to provide order status, order details, and recovery plans needed to support customer needs.