Job Title:  Production Planner Analyst

Location: 

Peabody, MA, US, 01960

Business Unit:  Ophthalmic & Precision Solutions
Posting Date:  Jul 20, 2026
Job Description: 
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
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Familiarity with KPI reporting, data analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  50,000
Salary Maximum:  60,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


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