Production Planner / Scheduler - Medical Device Manufacturing
Company: BlackStar
Location: Littleton
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Production Planner – Medical
Device Manufacturing Job Summary We are seeking an experienced
Production Planner to manage capacity, materials, and production
schedules in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
This role ensures on-time product delivery by aligning resources,
materials, and labor while supporting continuous improvement
initiatives. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain weekly
production schedules and planning KPIs Coordinate materials, labor,
and machine capacity to meet delivery targets Prioritize work
orders based on capacity, materials, and staffing availability
Analyze capacity data and proactively mitigate scheduling risks
Communicate forecast changes and production impacts to stakeholders
Coordinate material releases and product flow based on project
timelines Partner cross-functionally to ensure material readiness
and production alignment Support continuous improvement in planning
and scheduling processes Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree
in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering , or
equivalent experience 5 years of experience in production planning
or scheduling in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical
devices strongly preferred) Strong expertise in production
scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning
Expert-level experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP Business One,
Priority ERP, MRPeasy, or similar) Working knowledge of MES, APS
tools , and data-driven planning Familiarity with ISO/FDA
regulatory requirements Preferred Experience Medical device
manufacturing Cross-functional coordination within supply chain,
manufacturing, and operations Benefits Competitive compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid
time off and holidays Career growth and professional
development
Keywords: BlackStar, Providence , Production Planner / Scheduler - Medical Device Manufacturing, Manufacturing , Littleton, Rhode Island
