Production Planner

About the job

We are seeking an exceptional Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team.

Are you passionate about turning ideas into reality, embracing ownership, and working at the forefront of connectivity? Join viaPhoton and be part of a culture that thrives on fearless innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth, where learning, unlearning, and relearning are part of the journey.

This dynamic role offers significant ownership and responsibility. We’re looking for individuals who excel in environments where their contributions make an impact, are hungry to learn, and are energized by meaningful work that drives company growth while accelerating their career. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer focused, technology led.

viaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. Best-in-class data centers and telecom providers need fiber optic solutions delivered in weeks, not months—whether that’s for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, or next-generation broadband. We’re reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. Manufacturing is no longer just an operations challenge, but an automation and speed-to-market problem that customers urgently need solved. In less than 5 years, we’ve grown to a team of over 150, and have added top cloud service providers to our growing customer base. We have only just gotten started -- our ambition is to become the market leader of the $40+ BN connectivity industry.

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 is 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

What You Will Do

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.

• 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.
• Come with intellect and drive, we’ll teach you the rest.
• Ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn. The ability to learn quickly and continuously and maintain a flexible and adaptive mindset necessary for a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-driven mindset where your growth is dependent on you.
• Creative problem solving; if you don't know the answer, you’ll know how to find a way to it.
• Multi-tasking with the ability to handle multiple inquiries at once and prioritize them accordingly.
• 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

Why Join Us

• Cutting-Edge Technology – Opportunities to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.
• Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.
• Fun Team Environment – Monthly team bonding events, free lunches, and activities to keep us connected.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Take time when you need it, with PTO that grows over time plus 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays to use at your discretion.
• 401(k) Match – we offer up to a 5% company match to help you plan for your future.

Ready to Build the Future? Apply now