Production Planner

Finite Production Planner

Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation and we have a dynamic future ahead.

The Finite Production Planner is responsible for creating a detailed, time-phased production plan by SKU and by line at the shift, hour, and minute level, tailored to the specific requirements of the assets in scope. The Planner balances required and available capacity to optimize service levels, working capital, and capacity costs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring on-time, in-full delivery performance, directly impacting customer satisfaction and trust. By minimizing delays, maximizing schedule adherence, and ensuring product availability when and where needed, the Planner supports a reliable and responsive supply chain that meets or exceeds customer expectations. This position reports to the Master Scheduler and is onsite at the Franklin, NH facility.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Planner and Analyst

• Translate the plans into a detailed finite production schedule
• Generate a granular sequence of near-term process orders that fulfill planned orders while respecting asset constraints, labor availability, and changeover logic
• Maximize adherence to the daily schedule by optimizing allocation of production resources and minimizing last-minute adjustments
• Monitor volume requirements and actively participate in S&OP and S&OE processes by evaluating schedule change needs, assess downstream impacts, and ensure alignment between long-term plans and short-term execution

Customer Focus

• Proactively flag service risks and schedule adherence impacts when near-term orders deviate from demand or replenishment plans
• Ensure the schedule protects the ATP (available to promise) commitments
• Ensure schedule changes are well communicated and impact to the customer is mitigated. Partner with S&OP and S&OE teams to align on planning impact
• Support root cause analysis when Line Fill Rate falls below 98%

Executional Partner

• Collaborate daily with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to resolve execution gaps, address delays, and incorporate planned downtime or holds
• Address emergent issues with minimal disruption to output or service levels
• Conduct "what-if" scenario modeling to assess the impact of unplanned events (e.g., equipment failure, urgent orders) and recommend schedule adjustments

Systems and Data Owner

• Monitor finite scheduling master data, including run-rates, yields, constraint logic, changeover matrix, and sequencing rules
• Track actual performance vs. plan; adjust data models to reflect observed throughput or output issues.

Reporting and RCA

• Monitor key metrics: schedule adherence, line fill rate, production attainment
• Support S&OP and S&OE processes by presenting schedule risks, recovery plans, and driver metrics

Process Improvement

• Participate in and propose continuous improvement events (e.g. Kaizen) to enhance schedule stability and reduce lead times
• Share best practices with peers across lines, factories, or regions to strengthen enterprise-wide scheduling maturity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• APICS certification preferred
• 4+ years' experience in production scheduling or planning in a manufacturing environment
• Strong MRP knowledge
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge in capacity planning
• Global supply chain & production control knowledge, and lean and inventory reduction techniques
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and computer skills
• Ability to influence across functions without direct authority

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company's [insert location] location in [city/state]. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
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At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.