Senior Production Planner
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management
In short
Saab is looking for a Senior Production Planner in Rhode Island to manage production schedules, ensuring alignment with delivery and manufacturing needs. This role involves coordinating with various teams, analyzing forecasts, and optimizing inventory, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of manufacturing planning experience or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and maintain master production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, customer orders, and manufacturing capacity.
- Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, quality, and production teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet production targets.
- Analyze demand forecasts and historical data to proactively adjust production plans.
- Monitor work-in-progress and finished goods inventory to optimize flow and reduce excess inventory.
- Lead daily and weekly planning meetings to communicate schedules, resolve constraints, and address production issues.
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with the supply chain team to manage changes in customer demand and prioritize orders accordingly.
- Ensure production plans comply with quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Generate and maintain accurate reports and KPIs related to schedule adherence, production efficiency, and inventory status.
- Support new product introductions and engineering changes through effective planning and communication.
- Mentor junior planners and contribute to process improvements within the planning function.
- Occasional domestic travel (approximately 5-10% annually) as needed to support business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline with 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, preferably Oracle.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Defense and aerospace industry experience.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Company
Saab
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Cranston, United States of America
Bristol, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor
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