Production Planner
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Title: Production Planner
Location: US Supply - Devens
Location Type: On-Site
Salary: USD 62,738. Salaried
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When you join Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a part of the Spirax Group, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
ResponsibilitiesThe successful Production Planner will plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provide timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.
Key Accountabilities- You will be responsible for reviewing open sales orders to determine customer requirements. .
- Coordinatingdelivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedules
- You will manage inventory levels to ensure that production demands are met.. This includes working with manufacturing, engineering, quality and warehouse. You will monitor inventory levels and establish safety stock levels over a set horizon
- Utilize ERP systemto generate manufacturing work orders/kanbans and release work orders/kanbansto warehouse for picking and delivery to manufacturing.
- Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages to determine new delivery and completion dates for end products. This includes development of shortage lists as required
- Notify Customer service of any schedule impacts to customers via the consensus plan
- Establish, trackand maintain consensus plan by reports, such as production progress,customer information and material inventory. Exercise judgement within definedprocedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Interacting with cross functional groups and prioritizing your product line
- You have the ability to analyze and understand MRP data within an ERP system.
- You will need to be able to address safety stock inventory levels and demandforecasts. Make informed decisions and develop effective production schedules and recovery plans.
- Understanding of highlevel Revenue requirements for your program and impacts associated with schedule changes
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, BOM’s in a manufacturing environment.
- You can effectively communicate,collaborate with internal teams, and can convey information clearly and concisely. You are able to communicate effectively both verbally and inwriting.
- The ability to adapt to changing priorities, and project requirements is essential in Planning. You must be flexible and agile in your approach to meet evolving business needs
- You prioritize customer needs and requirements, whether it's internal stakeholders such as production teamsor external customers. Ensuring that materials are available on time and meeting quality standards as it is essential for customer satisfaction!
- As a Production planner youmust conduct yourself ethically in all interactions with colleagues, and stakeholders to maintain trust and credibility as part of our values
This position offers a salary range of $62,738 – $94,107. Final salary offers are determined by multiple factors, including education, experience, internal equity, geographic location, and the candidate’s expertise, and therefore may vary from the range listed. For roles based outside Massachusetts, the applicable salary range may be lower.
Benefits- Robust Retirement Plan: Benefit from a 5% employer 401K contribution, plus a 50% match on up to 3% of your contributions for added financial security, empowering your financial security.
- Comprehensive and Supportive Parental Leave: Experience our inclusive, gender-neutral parental leave policy, offering 16 weeks at 100% pay. Upon your return, enjoy a gradual transition with a unique 80% work schedule while still receiving 100% of your pay for the first 6 months, ensuring a balanced reintegration into the workplace.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and attend to life's circumstances with generous vacation and well-being day, 9 observed holidays, 1…
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