Senior Production Planner
Listed on 2025-12-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager, Manufacturing Engineer
Partner at Gabriele & Company - Recruiters for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Professionals
Sr. Production Planner
Gabriele & Company is working with a Bedford, MA area manufacturer seeking an experienced Sr. Production Planner to manage production planning functions while maintaining lean inventory and meeting customer commitments.
This role serves as the critical link between sales commitments and manufacturing execution. You'll develop master production schedules that balance customer requirements with inventory optimization while managing order backlogs, forecasts, and supply constraints.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain master production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize inventory
- Lead and mentor buyer‑planner team members
- Translate supply chain data into actionable timelines for sales teams
- Identify capacity constraints and drive solutions proactively
- Release work orders based on MRP signals and kanban triggers
- Support new product introductions with materials and capacity planning
- Resolve inventory discrepancies and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure material availability
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to achieve production targets
- 5+ years planning experience in manufacturing environments
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Proficiency with MS Teams and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel required)
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, MRP, inventory management, and Kanban systems
- Experience managing complex BOMs (50+ parts) and competing priorities
Competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Drug screen and background check required.
About Gabriele & Company: Specialized recruiting firm for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Direct hire placements across operations, planning, procurement, quality, and leadership roles.
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Job Details- Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level - Employment type:
Full‑time - Job function:
Supply Chain and Manufacturing - Industry: Manufacturing
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