viaPhoton is seeking an exceptional ProductionPlanner to join our Supply Chainteam
Who We Are
viaPhoton sits at the intersection of innovation and customer service. Our technology platform utilizes modern tools including AI, automation, and robotics to deliver differentiated connectivity solutions to the Data Center and 5G industries. Our technology platform allows us to engineer new products 10x faster than our competitors.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, like problem-solving, and thrive under a culture of innovation, we would love to hear from you!
Job Posting
You will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing production schedules to ensure the timely delivery of fiber optic products in a manufacturing environment. This role involves detailed planning of production activities, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and production capacity. The Planner must possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines. The role also requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage resources, mitigate risks, and resolve any production issues that may arise, ensuring uninterrupted workflow and adherence to quality standards.
What You Will Do
Develop, maintain, and adjust detailed production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize resource utilization, and minimize production downtime.
Collaborate closely with production, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure materials, equipment, and labor are available and properly allocated to meet production goals.
Monitor and analyze production progress daily, identifying potential bottlenecks or delays, and proactively implementing corrective actions to keep production on track.
Coordinate with the quality control team to ensure that all production meets or exceeds industry standards and customer specifications.
Manage and optimize inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to balance production needs with cost efficiency.
Communicate schedule updates, production priorities, and potential issues to relevant departments.
Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, driving continuous process improvement initiatives within the facility.
Prepare and present regular reports on production status, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization to management.
Assist in the development and implementation of contingency plans for potential disruptions, such as equipment failures, supply chain delays, or unexpected demand spikes.
Support the introduction of new products or processes by coordinating trial runs, resource allocation, and production timelines.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
Experience in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in planning software (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Sound judgement and decision-making abilities
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Health Insurance
401(k) Plan with company match
Annual PTO, increasing with longevity, and paid holidays
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Monthly team bonding experiences including free lunches, activities, and events
Inclusive culture that listens to and welcomes diverse perspectives
At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.
We seek candidates who will be culture contributors and who align with our core values:
FEARLESS INNOVATION - we are pioneers unafraid to change the norm in relentless pursuit of better
FORWARD TOGETHER - we believe that when we work together toward a collective goal, we all succeed
INTEGRITY OVER EVERYTHING - we believe in long term relationships and doing what's right, always
NIMBLE, ALWAYS - we are solutions obsessed, move fast, and stay nimble
BE THE BAR - we set our own standard of excellence and hold ourselves to it