Willimantic Production Planner​/Scheduler

Summary

The Production Planner/Scheduler plays a key part in developing balanced production schedules, optimizing inventory, and implementing lean strategies such as Kaizen, kanban, JIT, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with operations, supply chain, and cross‑functional teams, the role helps ensure on‑time delivery, improved cycle times, accurate forecasting, and strong material management. It also involves maintaining capacity and performance reports, supporting data systems, and contributing to ongoing operational excellence within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Support Supply Chain manager in all master scheduling, forecasting and procurement functions
• Perform daily planning, scheduling, and purchasing across multiple value streams to optimize output with reduced changeovers and waste
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to develop a balanced schedule, fully utilizing essential lean tools, such as kanban, heijunka and kaizen
• Develop and implement lean strategies to improve operation, quality, cost, and inventory control, using tools such as pull systems, JIT, cellularization, set‑up reductions
• Participate, coach, and lead continuous improvement efforts
• Support material procurement and working capital goals using lean tools
• Coordinate the maintenance of manufacturing data systems to provide information for budgeting, capacity, and planning processes
• Forecast, plan, measure and control inventory mix/level requirements, subcomponents, and products in all stages of production
• Develop and maintain capacity reports/schedules for the assigned departments and cells that include all resource considerations
• Prepare performance reports on key performance indicators such as schedule accuracy, material turns, working capital and on‑time delivery
• Perform other tasks as needed in support of achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction at an optimum cost
• Monthly physical inventory count/reconciliation last business day of the month

• Self‑driven individual looking for opportunities for advancement
• Results‑driven to deliver consistent improvement in cycle times, on‑time delivery and inventory turns
• Ability to plan, organize and pull together information from various sources developing a full picture to scope actions
• Solid logic/reasoning skills which can influence and persuade different functional groups within the organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (grammar, spelling, typing, listening)
• Minimum 5 years in Manufacturing, Purchasing and/or Planning required
• Supervisory or managerial experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in Supply Chain Management or Business
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, etc.) is required
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and databases, SAP preferred

Works out of a normal office/manufacturing environment with standard office equipment available. Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently. Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 10‑25 pounds as needed. Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 25‑30 pounds as needed. Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.

This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions, except excessive eye strain and possible lifting injuries. When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings.

Prysmian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio‑economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.