Production Planner

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Production Planner to support efficient execution of our Andover, MA Plant. This role ensures that production schedules, material availability, and capacity plans are fully aligned to meet customer demand while optimizing resources and minimizing delays. The Production Planner will own production scheduling activities, coordinate material flow, and leverage data to improve planning accuracy and operational performance.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules that balance customer demand, labor, equipment capacity, and material availability.
• Translate forecast and demand plans into executable production schedules for multiple manufacturing plants.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and proactively adjust schedules to manage constraints, bottlenecks, and unforeseen disruptions.
• Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes by providing capacity insights, production feasibility, and timing recommendations.

Material Coordination & Inventory Alignment

• Ensure raw material availability to support planned production, working closely with Procurement and Supply Planning.
• Optimize inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Maintain accurate production-related data, including BOMs, routings, yields, and lead times.

Intercompany Production & Order Management

• Manage intercompany production orders and transfers between plants and warehouses, ensuring accuracy and on-time execution.
• Track and reconcile intercompany order flow, proactively addressing delays, discrepancies, and capacity conflicts.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Use data modeling and analytics to improve scheduling accuracy, identify production trends, and mitigate operational risks.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track schedule adherence, capacity utilization, production throughput, and inventory performance.
• Leverage insights to drive continuous improvement in planning processes, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Plant Managers, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics to execute production plans effectively.
• Work with Finance to support reconciliation of intercompany manufacturing transactions.
• Communicate production risks, constraints, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing or multi-plant environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syspro, or similar).
• Strong Excel and data modeling capabilities; Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Experience with Syspro ERP highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python for analytics and automation is a plus.
• Solid understanding of MRP principles and production planning methodologies.
• Familiarity with advanced planning & scheduling (APS) tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Our compensation is more than a paycheck; it’s an investment in your future. Along with a competitive pay range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, and personal health.

• Compensation: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 a year. Actual pay is dependent on candidates’ overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• 401K Employer contribution plan, with eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Trust and Execution

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.