Production Planner Analyst

Peabody · On-site

About this role

The Production Planner Analyst supports manufacturing operations by developing and executing production plans aligned with available capacity and material demand. This role partners closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to coordinate daily assembly activities and meet customer delivery expectations. The Production Planner Analyst works with production cell leads to monitor schedules, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
 
 
Responsibilities:
Production Planning
  • Develop daily assembly schedules based on resource availability and material requirements
  • Prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion of assemblies
  • Collaborate with production cell leads to establish schedules and monitor performance
  • Maintain and update daily scheduling boards
  • Lead daily production meetings to review performance, identify issues, and support problem-solving activities
  • Communicate production plan updates across Production, Materials, and Sales teams
Work Order Management
  • Monitor work order status to support timely and accurate completion
  • Investigate and resolve work order discrepancies as needed
KPI Tracking & Reporting
  • Track and report on key performance metrics, including on-time delivery and cell utilization
  • Prepare routine production reports and dashboards
  • Maintain accurate data to support operational reviews and decision-making
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Document processes and procedures to support standardized work
  • Maintain accuracy of planning data, including bill of materials (BOM) labor hours
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and operations
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and basic data analysis
  • Strong organizational and process-oriented mindset
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to document procedures and support continuous improvement efforts
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Familiarity with KPI reporting, data analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies

Company at a glance

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with approximately 22,500 colleagues across our global network of operating, sales, service, and support locations in 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions.

The AMETEK Growth Model is embedded within our culture and is made up of our four growth strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions. These growth strategies are complemented by a disciplined focus on cash generation, capital deployment, and talent development. Each element of our Growth Model reinforces the others, creating a powerful and scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth.

AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:

  • Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for aerospace, medical, power, energy, research and industrial markets.
  • Electromechanical Group (EMG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects.
Founded1930
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryManufacturing
Location
Peabody, Massachusetts, United States

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