Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, communicating, and maintaining production schedules that enable consistent on-time delivery of customer demand. This role requires strong analytical skills to optimize production operations and drive alignment across teams. The Production Planner also plays a critical role in the successful ramp-up of new programs, partnering cross-functionally to support the transition from prototype to high-volume manufacturing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized production schedules across multiple lines to meet customer demand and internal efficiency targets.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and line output to ensure flow and production targets are achieved.
• Identify and proactively resolve risks to production throughput, including line-down scenarios and supply gaps.
• Lead daily production review meetings and provide clear communication of risks, escalations, and priorities.
• Analyze shop floor and MES data to drive improvements in labor utilization and material availability.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, NPI, and Process Engineering to support build readiness and continuous improvement.
• Ensure ERP, MES, and inventory systems are up-to-date, accurate, and reflect the current production plan.
• Support executive updates and KPI tracking related to production performance.
• Train team members on schedule execution, system use, and process adherence.
• Maintain schedule discipline and ensure alignment across planning, procurement, and operations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; follow prescribed safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrate CelLink’s culture of integrity, teamwork, self‑discipline, and professional competence; perform other duties as assigned.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

All employees must follow CelLink’s company policies, including human resources, security, ethical conduct, safety, environmental, and ethical policies. Compliance with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) may be required based on role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of prior experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment (high mix / high volume preferred).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and MES/ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of forecasting, capacity modeling, and production constraints.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and facilitating resolution of production issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with flexible circuit or printed electronics manufacturing.
• Prior use of MES, ERP, and MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent in a production environment.
• Demonstrated success ramping high-mix, low-volume or high-volume production programs.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or rapid-scaling manufacturing organization.
• Familiarity with capacity modeling, constraint-based scheduling, and takt time analysis.
• Prior experience in a cross-functional planning role supporting engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification

Working Conditions / Hours /Physical Requirements(select as appropriate)

Full‑time, salaried‑exempt position.

Desk/Office situated on or Near the Manufacturing Floor: The office location may vary by site, but this position is primarily desk-based and located on or adjacent to the manufacturing floor.

Manufacturing/production area Visits: Periodic exposure to high noise from operating equipment, moving mechanical parts, nuisance dust, and common industrial chemicals used in manufacturing. Appropriate PPE is provided and required where applicable.

The employee frequently remains in a stationary position and operates a computer and other productivity tools. The employee regularly moves about both the desk location and manufacturing areas and communicates and exchanges information effectively. The role may involve frequent use of a computer and related equipment to enter and process data.

Bending, balancing, or working in varied positions may be necessary. Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds independently, or up to 50 pounds with assistance. Vision abilities needed for this role include the ability to read documents, operate equipment safely, and visually inspect materials.

May require extended hours and occasional weekends to meet critical program milestones and customer requirements.