Sr. Production Planner

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.Our facility in Billerica Massachusettsis located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the designand manufacturing of advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Our unique technology enables the highest system performance in the most compact and cost-effective formats in a variety of applications.This sites Optical Coherence Tomography OCT products are laser-based imaging tools that have transformed ophthalmic care and made notable impacts on patients in cardiology dermatology oncology gastroenterology and other medical specialties.Senior Production Planner The Senior Production Planner is responsible for ensuring the accuracy stability and efficiency of all production planning and scheduling activities. This role drives operational excellence by maintaining precise planning data optimizing material flow and coordinating cross‑functional efforts to meet customer demand while achieving quality cost inventory and delivery objectives. The Senior Production Planner serves as a key operational leader who ensures that production plans are executable reliable and aligned with organizational goals.Qualifications & ExperienceAssociate or bachelors degree preferred7-10 years of experience in manufacturing planning and schedulingExpert‑level proficiency in MRP logic capacity planning routings standards and order policiesStrong knowledge of master scheduling demand management purchasing and cost accountingProven track record in inventory management cycle counting and inventory accuracy improvementAdvanced Microsoft Excel and data‑analysis skillsExceptional communication organizational and cross‑functional coordination abilitiesExperience applying Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve operational flowAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong commitment to quality safety and process disciplineDuties & ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate and consolidated planning inputs including sales orders forecasts custom orders and strategic build plansDevelop manage and continuously refine production schedules to ensure on‑time delivery and operational stabilityCoordinate with supply chain and production to resolve material shortages late shipments and schedule disruptionsPlan resource requirements including labor equipment and materials to support efficient production executionMonitor inventory levels and recommend adjustments to prevent shortages excess and obsolescenceEnsure planning data integrity including BOM accuracy routings lead times and capacity parametersTrack production performance identify deviations and drive corrective actions to maintain schedule adherenceAnalyze capacity constraints and recommend load‑leveling or resource adjustmentsSupport prototype builds and NPI activities ensuring planning accuracy and material readinessCollaborate with supervisors and cross‑functional teams to implement new processes and improve workflowIdentify and implement operational improvements that enhance throughput reduce cost and strengthen planning accuracyMonitor material flow and proactively identify bottlenecks or risks to production continuityCommunicate schedule updates risks and performance metrics to stakeholders in a clear and timely mannerOur hiring criteria meets the requirements of the OLF.All applicants must comply with the CGP Controlled Goods Program.No reolocation offered.Must be a US PersonsNon sponsorship offered.Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerMinoritiesFemalesDisabilityGender IdentitySexual OrientationExcelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team Visit www.excelitas.comjoin-our-team LI-AM1