Production Planner 2 at Hologic in Marlborough, MA

Why join Hologic:

You will have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor at a high growth world class manufacturing facility working on life-saving medical devices with potential for future growth.  This is a great opportunity to enhance your manufacturing operation skills and knowledge to further your career. 

What to expect:

The Production Planner II is responsible for executing the demand forecast and managing production control activities for the Simarano manufacturing facility, ensuring material availability in accordance with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). This position requires a motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and basis to intermediate project management experience.  strong communication and influencing of key stakeholders, and a continuous improvement mindset is also required. 

What we expect:

• The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities, in addition to the responsibilities listed below, as reasonably required by business needs.
• Maintains production control activities for the Simarano manufacturing facility.
• Maintains Master Production Schedules (MPS) in Rapid Response and converts planned orders into firmed work orders.
• Maintains accurate production schedules within the formal planning system.
• Ensures work orders align with full component availability and work center capacity.
• Reviews completed work orders for material and resource variances and monitors work order aging.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Operations and Procurement to review and approve build plans and ensure schedule adherence.
• Updates supply alerts on a weekly basis.
• Maintains regular communication with stakeholders regarding product availability.
• Supports Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and supply review preparations.
• Escalates potential material shortages to the Supply Chain team and drives material availability improvements.
• Manages inventory targets and supports efforts to optimize inventory levels.
• Supports the annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles with relevant production and inventory data.
• Performs periodic master data checks and maintenance to ensure the integrity of the ERP system (e.g., lead times, safety stock, capacity models).
• Participates in activities impacting product availability (e.g., quality holds, engineering change orders (ECOs), scrap).
• Acts as an interface with Research & Development (R&D) for new product introductions (NPI).
• Drives process improvements through problem-solving methodologies, Six Sigma/Lean tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required or minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in planning, production, and inventory control.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems and Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is beneficial.
• Exposure to, or certification in, Six Sigma, Lean, and/or process improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, including Oracle/ASCP and Rapid Response.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills are preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to understand cost impacts, variances, and budget/forecast considerations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

The annualized base salary range for this role is $63,600 to $99,500.00 and is bonus eligible.  Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

 Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter.  All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered

 

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Must follow all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.