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Master Production Planner
full-time•Concord
About this role
Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.
Standex Electronics is seeking an On-site Master Production Planner/Scheduler for the Concord NH site. The Master Scheduler (MS) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the master production schedule to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and operational constraints. This role serves as the central planning link between Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics, leveraging SAP B1 (MRP, Production Planning) to balance service levels, capacity and revenue attainment while driving schedule stability.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule aligned to demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory policies
- Translate demand signals into feasible production plans considering equipment and resource capacity, materials, and lead times
- Establish and manage frozen, slushy, and liquid planning horizons
- Ensure adherence to schedule stability and minimize unnecessary plan changes
- Utilize SAP B1 PP / MRP to generate and manage planned orders and production orders
- Execute MRP runs, analyze exceptions, and convert planned orders in line with business rules
- Maintain planning master data (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, BOM accuracy) in collaboration with stakeholders
- Monitor and resolve SAP planning exceptions and data integrity issues
- Evaluate production capacity vs. demand and identify bottlenecks, collaborate with Manufacturing leadership on aligning to or removing bottlenecks
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to level load production and optimize resource utilization
- Recommend overtime, subcontracting, or schedule changes to mitigate constraints
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Demand Planning to align production with customer priorities
- Coordinate with Procurement and Buyers to ensure material availability
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering on schedule execution and change
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics or assembly.
- Strong understanding of capacity planning, scheduling principles, and lean manufacturing practices.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
What We Value
- Excellence with Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking and Problem Solving
- Organization to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Team oriented, align multiple teams to one goal
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
What you'll do
- The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule to meet customer demand and operational constraints. This role serves as the central planning link between Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics.
About Standex
Standex Electronics is a global leader in mission‑critical electronic components, bringing together decades of engineering expertise and customer partnerships to power innovation across industries. As the platform company of Standex Detect, Standex Edge, and Standex Grid, we provide solutions that touch nearly every sector, from smart home to aerospace, from transportation to the electrical grid.
What began as a single precision manufacturing operation has evolved into a diversified global platform with three complementary operating divisions.
Standex Detect – switching and sensing technologies for various applications
Standex Edge – magnetics solutions for power, performance, and efficiency
Standex Grid – instrument transformers and grid solutions for utilities and OEMs
Over the years, we’ve expanded our capabilities through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, building a strong portfolio of brands, products, and services while maintaining a unified commitment to quality, engineering excellence, and customer intimacy.
We design and manufacture high‑reliability components that keep industries moving forward.
Our product portfolio includes:
Switching and Sensing Technologies – reed switches, relays, and sensors
Magnetics Solutions – transformers, inductors, planar power solutions
Grid Solutions – low and medium voltage instrument transformers, bushings, and related products
Our deep vertical integration allows us to provide consistent quality, rapid prototyping, and innovative design tailored to the most demanding applications.
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What does a Master Production Planner do at Standex?
As a Master Production Planner at Standex, you will: the Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule to meet customer demand and operational constraints. This role serves as the central planning link between Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics..
Is the Master Production Planner position at Standex remote?
The Master Production Planner position at Standex is based in Concord, New Hampshire, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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