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Senior Production Planner
Job in
Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02038, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Kelly
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Production Planner
Up to $55.00/hr | Start ASAP | 6-Month Contract (Temp-to-Perm Potential) Franklin, MA Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Are you a seasoned Production Planner who thrives in fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environments? We're seeking a Senior Production Planner to take ownership of master scheduling, material flow, and production coordination across multiple manufacturing cells. This is a high-impact role where your planning expertise directly drives on-time delivery, inventory efficiency, and production performance.
What You'll Do- Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across multiple manufacturing cells
- Analyze material availability, capacity, lead times, and demand to confirm realistic delivery dates
- Release and coordinate work orders to optimize factory flow and meet customer commitments
- Monitor and manage raw material and subassembly inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess
- Partner with Supply Chain to communicate material constraints and adjust delivery forecasts
- Support quoting, configuration, and ERP data entry for new assemblies and product builds
- Maintain accurate BOMs by collaborating with Engineering on revisions and ECO implementation
- Ensure timely execution of Engineering Change Orders across active production orders
- Work closely with warehouse and production teams to prioritize material movement and picking
- Provide regular status updates to production leaders, cell managers, and project teams
- Analyze key production metrics such as capacity utilization, throughput, and efficiency
- Support return, restock, and disposition of canceled or excess materials
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling accuracy and planning efficiency
- Mentor junior planners and contribute to long-term capacity planning strategies
- 7+ years of production planning or supply chain experience
- Strong background in multi-cell or complex manufacturing environments
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments (strong plus)
- Deep understanding of scheduling, MRP, and inventory planning principles
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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