Production Planner Supervisor

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 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.

We are presently seeking a Production Planner Supervisor who will supervise and coordinate production planning activities for optical components and systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the production planning team for optical manufacturing operations (e.g., lenses, mirrors, coatings, assemblies)


• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints


• Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure availability of raw materials and components


• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address delays, equipment issues, or supply disruptions


• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with optical specifications and tolerances


• Optimize workflow, capacity utilization, and throughput in high-precision manufacturing processes


• Analyze production data and KPIs (on-time delivery, cycle time, yield, WIP levels) to identify improvement opportunities


• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency and reduce waste


• Communicate production status, risks, and mitigation plans to management and stakeholders


• Train, mentor, and evaluate planning team members


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations


• At least 1–2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment


• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, SAP a plus


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar data tools

Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay Range:  $90,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas 

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