Cisco

Senior Capacity Planner - Optics Operations, Hybrid

Cisco • $119K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or supply chain analysis with focus on capacity planning.
  • Proven capability in developing equipment capacity models and executing scenario analyses.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data modeling and quantitative analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP or MES tools like SAP or Oracle for managing production data.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean methodologies, and throughput metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze production schedules to identify capacity requirements and gaps.
  • Monitor and evaluate equipment utilization rates and recommend optimization strategies.
  • Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to align schedules with operational capacity.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on bottlenecks and suggest improvements for overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Develop capacity models that consider maintenance, shift patterns, and demand changes.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards on capacity utilization and performance for leadership.
  • Participate in planning meetings to assess feasibility of new initiatives and product launches.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility for US-based arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in innovative projects utilizing advanced analytics and data modeling.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 10/16/2026
The preferred location for this position is Maynard, MA, operating under a hybrid work model, though we are open to flexible, US-based hybrid arrangements for the right candidate.

Your Impact

As a Capacity Planner Analyst, you will play a critical role in scaling our manufacturing operations by aligning facility throughput with business demand. You will use data modeling, predictive analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize equipment utilization, resolve production bottlenecks, and ensure operational excellence across our optics facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze complex production schedules to determine capacity requirements and identify potential gaps between demand and supply.
  • Monitor equipment utilization rates and conduct performance evaluations to recommend optimization strategies for production lines.
  • Collaborate with production managers and supply chain teams to align master production schedules with real-time operational capacity.
  • Perform root-cause analysis on production bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
  • Develop and maintain capacity models that account for maintenance schedules, shift patterns, and demand fluctuations.
  • Prepare regular reports and dashboards for leadership detailing capacity utilization, equipment performance, and resource efficiency.
  • Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to validate the feasibility of new production initiatives and product launches.
  • Partner with Module Planners and Material Planners to integrate equipment capacity models with Clear-to-Build (CTB) material availability, identifying whether factory throughput is machine-constrained or supply-gated.


Minimum Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or supply chain analysis, including a minimum of 4+ years directly focused on capacity planning, production scheduling, or equipment utilization modeling.
  • Proven experience developing equipment capacity models and executing what-if scenario analyses to evaluate machine constraints, cycle times, throughput tradeoffs, and line balancing.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for quantitative modeling, multi-variable scenario analysis, dynamic arrays/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and complex data modeling.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) (such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) to extract, analyze, and manage production and scheduling data.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean methodology, and throughput metrics.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certification such as CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).
  • Experience utilizing data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI to track operational performance.
  • Prior experience in a high-volume, multi-shift manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of SQL or other database management tools for data extraction and manipulation.
  • Proven track record of leading process improvement projects that resulted in measurable increases in production output.
  • Familiarity with optical transceiver manufacturing, semiconductor packaging, cleanroom environments, or specialized test/burn-in chamber capacity dynamics
  • Experience or strong interest in utilizing Generative AI tools, intelligent automation, or predictive analytics to enhance scenario planning and automate operational reporting

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