Manufacturing Scheduler/Planner

The Manufacturing Scheduler/Planner will play a critical role in creating and managing manufacturing schedules that optimize resource utilization while ensuring on-time delivery to customers. This position is ideal for someone with a strong planning/scheduling background in manufacturing. Client Details This opportunity is with a small-mid sized company operating in the medical device manufacturing sector. The organization is dedicated to operational excellence and delivering high-quality products to its clients, fostering a results-driven environment focused on efficiency and innovation. Description Use existing scheduling methodology to create and modify manufacturing plans, timelines, resource usage, and utilization to ensure on-time delivery across the organization Regularly modify manufacturing plans to reflect changes in customer demand and requirements Escalate concerns about on-time delivery performance and resource utilization to enable timely adjustments to staffing levels or customer deliveries Create material pull requests and track their status to ensure all required inputs for manufacturing plans are resolved on time Work closely with the manufacturing manager to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of the manufacturing plan Generate and issue manufacturing travelers using the ERP system Work with inside sales to maintain accurate lead times and communicate schedule impacts Maintain accuracy of work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements and communicate any schedule impacts proactively Coordinate with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules in response to supply chain changes or production challenges Maintain data relevant to production scheduling activities, including planning calendars, material data, and location data Profile A successful Manufacturing Scheduler/Planner should have: High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Manufacturing experience from a job-shop background or other technical, high-mix manufacturing environment Experience with manufacturing scheduling and familiarity with scheduling methodologies Proficient with ERP systems Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong problem-solving aptitude and ability to identify and address potential bottlenecks Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and make well-formed, rational decisions Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment Job Offer Competitive salary between $75,000 - $90,000. On site 5 days a week in Saugus, MA. Opportunity to work in a small-mid sized organization with a focus on impactful contributions. Full time role. Additional benefits. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Requirements Use existing scheduling methodology to create and modify manufacturing plans, timelines, resource usage, and utilization to ensure on-time delivery across the organization Regularly modify manufacturing plans to reflect changes in customer demand and requirements Escalate concerns about on-time delivery performance and resource utilization to enable timely adjustments to staffing levels or customer deliveries Create material pull requests and track their status to ensure all required inputs for manufacturing plans are resolved on time Work closely with the manufacturing manager to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of the manufacturing plan Generate and issue manufacturing travelers using the ERP system Work with inside sales to maintain accurate lead times and communicate schedule impacts Maintain accuracy of work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements and communicate any schedule impacts proactively Coordinate with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules in response to supply chain changes or production challenges Maintain data relevant to production scheduling activities, including planning calendars, material data, and location data High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Manufacturing experience from a job-shop background or other technical, high-mix manufacturing environment Experience with manufacturing scheduling and familiarity with scheduling methodologies Proficient with ERP systems Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong problem-solving aptitude and ability to identify and address potential bottlenecks Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and make well-formed, rational decisions Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment