Senior Production Planner

The Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and executing complex production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires credibility, influence, and energy to rebuild trust, improve planning maturity, and move the organization “off the launch pad.”

• 30–40%: Partnering with Sales at the bottom of the funnel as demand solidifies
• 20%: Working with Engineering on lead times and shepherding orders from sales through shipping
• 30%: Forecasting, S&OP ownership, tool development, and supply chain alignment

• Own and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Build accurate schedules with multiple variables, including external processing
• Apply takt time, lead time, and cycle time expertise to improve flow and delivery
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to resolve constraints
• Build trust and influence through strong communication—not just tools
• Recommend and help implement improved planning tools and processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small planning team

• 5+ years in manufacturing production planning/scheduling
• Must show career growth and ability to gain credibility quickly
• Less experience acceptable if from a high-growth, high-action environment
• Experience in mechanical or moving line assembly environments
• Strong expertise in takt time, lead time, and cycle time
• Experience with medium to high scheduling complexity
• Ready to lead and mentor a small team
• Strong relationship-building and solution-oriented mindset
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/MRP systems
• High energy, ownership mindset, and drive to elevate planning

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos:
Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.