Master Planner / Sr. Planner

Jobs › Westford, MA › Master Planner / Sr. Planner Robert Half Master Planner / Sr. Planner Westford, MA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Master Planner / Sr. Planner to support a Long-term Contract opportunity in the Chelmsford, MA area. This position plays a central role in aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity in a sophisticated production setting, helping maintain reliable delivery performance and efficient use of resources. The person in this role will oversee planning and scheduling activities, strengthen lead-time accuracy, and partner with cross-functional teams to keep operations running smoothly in a highly technical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct production planning activities across multiple manufacturing areas, ensuring priorities are aligned with customer commitments and operational capacity.
• Manage backlog health, sequence work effectively, and guide order flow to support timely completion and shipment targets.
• Evaluate incoming demand, confirm feasible lead times, and review order-related commitments based on available resources and production constraints.
• Use MRP/ERP systems to maintain planning data, release and track work orders, and support accurate inventory movement and traceability requirements.
• Partner with operations, engineering, logistics, and customer-facing teams to address bottlenecks, resolve scheduling conflicts, and improve execution.
• Analyze capacity, schedule adherence, and delivery metrics to identify risks early and adjust plans to minimize disruption.
• Improve planning processes, scheduling methods, and reporting tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on workflow optimization, cost control, and stronger production planning outcomes.
• Provide direction and support to planners and schedulers while contributing to broader manufacturing and supply chain initiatives. Requirements
• At least 10 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and their use in planning, inventory control, and work order management.
• Demonstrated success coordinating complex backlogs and scheduling activities across multiple production areas or sites.
• Background in high-mix or technically advanced manufacturing such as aerospace, defense, semiconductor, optics, or industrial production.
• Experience applying Lean principles and continuous improvement methods in an operational setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound planning decisions based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain required security clearance and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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