Spartronics Job Opportunity: Production Planner

On-Site Work Location: 27 Hale Spring Road, Plaistow, NH 03865

What do we do at Spartronics? We provide electronics contract manufacturing services and assembly across vertical markets, including commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical devices. We are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Join a team where your expertise is valued, and your impact is direct.

Position Summary

Liaison between Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Program Management. Responsible for developing production schedules for the Plaistow Facility based on available material and labor capacity. Lead material review meetings each week to communicate shortages, priorities, or issues to Manufacturing and Program Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Program Managers, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Manager to create a Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Manage and develop production plans based on customer demand.
• Review and release work orders as applicable with PM Team, to meet production plans ensuring adequate material quantities are available through the proper use of material profiles.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain concerning purchase items that impact the MPS or Production Plan.
• Communicate all changes to the production schedule to the Program Managers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain (if changes are customer driven, not supplier driven, i.e. expedite requests), and manufacturing support functions, securing approvals and authorizations as required according to the production scheduling guidelines.
• Work all Supplier RMAs until resolution is completed. (PM’s will handle customer RMA’s) Production Planner would be involved with coordinating MFG efforts associated with customer RMA’s.
• Resolve obsolete/End-Of-Life part issues with the Program Managers and Supply Chain.
• Review on hand material status at inception of work orders. 
• Involved with cycle counting.
• Report, analyze, monitor, and disposition any excess material in conjunction/coordination with the program manager.
• Review contractual due dates on all POs with PM and Manufacturing Team.
• Attend production status meetings as required.
• Work with online material ordering system as applicable.
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Participate/attend all New Product Introduction reviews as required.
• Help support AOP (annual operating plan) creation. i.e. budget

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred; Associate degree required or actively enrolled in a program of related field
• Five (5) plus years of progressive experience in the production planning/master scheduling function(s).
•  Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Power Point, and Teams
• Proficient with material resource planning systems and software, Visual Manufacturing preferred.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to play a critical role in a company that is essential to the technology infrastructure of our clients.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Spartronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.