Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler II

LanceSoft Inc

Meriden, CT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$45–$45 Per Hour

SKILLS

APICS (Association for Operations Management), Analysis Skills, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Calendar Management, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, J D Edwards, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Materials Tracking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Network Connectivity, Network Support, Operational Control, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Meriden, CT

POSTED

1 day ago

Shift: 8-5pm- some flexibility
Duration: 9 Months
Pay range: $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly
Onsite Job
Job Description:

You will make an impact by serving as a critical link between demand, supply, and manufacturing execution. By developing achievable production plans, monitoring operational performance, and addressing supply risks before they disrupt the business, you will help ensure continuity of operations and customer satisfaction. Your collaboration across Production, Customer Service, QC, and QA, combined with your commitment to data integrity, compliance, and process improvement, will help drive stronger planning discipline and better business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Schedule Execution
• Execute daily production planning activities in alignment with site and network objectives to support efficient manufacturing
• Translate demand into detailed, executable production plans aligned with capacity and material availability
• Review and act on ERP (MRP) messages, exceptions, and system recommendations to maintain accurate and achievable production schedules
• Create and manage production and intercompany orders in line with business priorities
• Partner with Production, Customer Services, QC, and QA to ensure effective execution of the production plan
2. Risk Management, Performance Monitoring & Operational Control
• Monitor performance against key metrics, including service level, schedule adherence, and inventory targets, and take appropriate action
• Participating in daily Tier meetings, providing updates, escalating risks, and driving timely resolution
• Identify risks to supply and production schedules and implement mitigation plans
• Maintain accurate root cause analysis for delays, shortages, and out-of-stock scenarios
• Monitor material availability and shelf life, driving actions to minimize excess, obsolescence, and scrap
3. Compliance, Data Integrity & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, health & safety, and internal process requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and operational performance
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy within ERP systems
How will you get here?
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Education
• 3+ years of relevant experience in supply planning, production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain operations, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
1. Technical & Systems Expertise
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing or regulated environment
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards E1 preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Experience implementing and enhancing digital supply chain tools, reporting systems, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Demantra)
• APICS (CPIM) certification, or willingness to work towards, is advantageous

2. Analytical & Execution Capabilities
• Ability to translate demand into effective production plans within capacity and material constraints
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into decisions and action
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and drive results in a fast-paced environment

3. Communication, Collaboration & Business Mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to on-time, in-full delivery

Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

Four options of medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Contributions
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft
LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

About the Company

LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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