Production Planner

Fireye is seeking an organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Production Planner to manage and coordinate production planning activities at our Derry, NH manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating material availability, monitoring manufacturing requirements, and supporting on-time delivery of customer orders. The Production Planner will serve as the primary point of contact for production scheduling and will work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to ensure production priorities are aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Own and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory availability, manufacturing capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Plan and prioritize production orders to support operational requirements and customer expectations.
• Monitor production progress and proactively adjust schedules to address material shortages, capacity constraints, or changing priorities.
• Coordinate with manufacturing supervisors to ensure schedules are achievable and aligned with available resources.
• Communicate scheduling changes, production delays, and priorities to appropriate departments.
• Identify and escalate significant production risks to Operations leadership.

Materials & Inventory Management

• Review material requirements and inventory availability to support production schedules.
• Partner with Purchasing and Materials Management to identify and resolve material shortages.
• Monitor open purchase orders, material lead times, and inventory constraints that may impact production.
• Support inventory accuracy, appropriate stocking levels, and efficient material utilization.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to reduce excess inventory and improve material flow.

ERP System Management & Reporting

• Serve as the primary planning user of the IFS ERP system.
• Maintain accurate production orders, planning parameters, and scheduling information within IFS.
• Utilize ERP reports and planning tools to monitor demand, material requirements, and production status.
• Identify system-related issues and collaborate with appropriate departments to improve ERP functionality and data accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, reporting, and system utilization.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Warehouse, and Customer Service to align production priorities.
• Participate in operational meetings and provide updates on schedules, material constraints, and anticipated delivery dates.
• Support communication between departments to minimize production interruptions.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.

Continuous Improvement & Accountability

• Monitor production planning performance and identify opportunities to improve schedule adherence and on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain standardized planning procedures and documentation.
• Support improvements to production workflows, ERP utilization, and planning accuracy.
• Take ownership of assigned planning responsibilities while escalating complex issues when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, or supply chain activities.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably IFS.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate across departments.