Sr. Production Planner

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Billerica, Massachusetts is located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Our unique technology enables the highest system performance in the most compact and cost-effective formats in a variety of applications.

This site's Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products are laser-based imaging tools that have transformed ophthalmic care and made notable impacts on patients in cardiology, dermatology, oncology, gastroenterology, and other medical specialties.

Senior Production Planner

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, stability, and efficiency of all production planning and scheduling activities. This role drives operational excellence by maintaining precise planning data, optimizing material flow, and coordinating cross‑functional efforts to meet customer demand while achieving quality, cost, inventory, and delivery objectives. The Senior Production Planner serves as a key operational leader who ensures that production plans are executable, reliable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing planning and scheduling
• Expert‑level proficiency in MRP logic, capacity planning, routings, standards, and order policies
• Strong knowledge of master scheduling, demand management, purchasing, and cost accounting
• Proven track record in inventory management, cycle counting, and inventory accuracy improvement
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data‑analysis skills
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and cross‑functional coordination abilities
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve operational flow
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and process discipline

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and consolidated planning inputs, including sales orders, forecasts, custom orders, and strategic build plans
• Develop, manage, and continuously refine production schedules to ensure on‑time delivery and operational stability
• Coordinate with supply chain and production to resolve material shortages, late shipments, and schedule disruptions
• Plan resource requirements, including labor, equipment, and materials, to support efficient production execution
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend adjustments to prevent shortages, excess, and obsolescence
• Ensure planning data integrity, including BOM accuracy, routings, lead times, and capacity parameters
• Track production performance, identify deviations, and drive corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence
• Analyze capacity constraints and recommend load‑leveling or resource adjustments
• Support prototype builds and NPI activities, ensuring planning accuracy and material readiness
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross‑functional teams to implement new processes and improve workflow
• Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance throughput, reduce cost, and strengthen planning accuracy
• Monitor material flow and proactively identify bottlenecks or risks to production continuity
• Communicate schedule updates, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner

Our hiring criteria meets the requirements of the OLF.

All applicants must comply with the CGP (Controlled Goods Program).

No reolocation offered.

Must be a US Persons/Non sponsorship offered.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

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