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Ardent Staffing Solutions

Senior Production Planner

Pay: $114,400/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Franklin, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.

$96,945 / year median in Massachusetts

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Senior Production Planner |

Master Scheduler & NetSuite Specialist Location:

Franklin, MA Pay:

$55.00 per hour

Shift:

Full-Time, Mon-Fri Type:

6-Month Contract (Potential for Temp-to-Perm) Are you a Master Scheduler who thrives in a "High Mix, Low Volume" environment Seeking a high-level Senior Production Planner to lead the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for a sophisticated manufacturing facility. This isn't just a "task-based" role; need a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between engineering, supply chain, and the shop floor to optimize factory throughput. If you are a NetSuite power user with a deep understanding of capacity planning and BOM management, this is the perfect project to showcase your expertise.

What You'll Do:

Drive the

Master Schedule:

Lead the development and maintenance of the MPS across multiple manufacturing cells to ensure 100% alignment with business goals.

Orchestrate Delivery:

Use advanced analysis of material lead times and capacity to confirm and hit delivery dates for complex work orders.

Manage Complexity:

Oversee raw material stock levels, manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy for high-spec assemblies.

Collaborate & Lead:

Interface daily with Engineering and Warehouse leads to troubleshoot shortages; mentor junior planners to raise the overall "planning IQ" of the department.

Optimize Systems:

Act as a champion for ERP accuracy and process improvements to drive scheduling responsiveness.

What We're Looking For:

Years of Experience:

You've spent significant time "in the trenches" of production planning or supply chain operations.

ERP Expertise:

You are highly proficient in ERP environments—NetSuite experience is a HUGE plus.

High-Mix/Low-Volume Savvy:

You understand how to plan for complex, customized builds rather than just repetitive mass production.

Certified Pro:

A Bachelor's degree is preferred; APICS CPIM or CSCP certifications will put you at the top of the list.

Analytical Mindset:

You enjoy digging into capacity utilization metrics and production efficiency reporting. Ready to lead the floor Apply today for immediate consideration. Please send resumes to Kwanamaker@ardent-staffing.com. #IND1