Manager, Production Planning

About the role

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world‑leading in‑vitro diagnostics company with award‑winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. With more than 6,000 employees operating in over 130 countries, the company delivers fast, accurate, and consistent testing wherever it is needed—from home to hospital, lab to clinic. The culture puts team members first, emphasizing happiness, inspiration, and engagement.

The Manager, Production Planning will work onsite at the Rochester, NY manufacturing facility and lead production planning activities across three Rochester sites. This role balances customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory objectives, and service requirements while partnering with Manufacturing, Materials Management, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Network Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning activities across three Rochester manufacturing sites.
• Manage and develop a team of production planners.
• Establish standardized planning processes, tools, and metrics across all sites.
• Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans.
• Lead monthly supply reviews and support the S&OP process.
• Develop short‑, mid‑, and long‑term capacity plans.
• Identify production constraints and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Oversee production schedules that optimize throughput and service levels.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including schedule attainment, service levels, capacity utilization, planning accuracy, inventory health, and backorders.
• Lead continuous improvement and ERP/planning system enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in production planning, supply planning, or manufacturing planning.
• Multi‑site manufacturing planning leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of S&OP, capacity planning, and master scheduling.
• Experience with SAP and advanced analytics.
• Preferred: APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Preferred: Life sciences or chemicals manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: SAP PP and supply chain planning module experience.

Key Working Interactions

• Internal: Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Support
• External: Vendors, Suppliers

Work Environment

The work environment includes office, manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse settings and involves handling viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, and infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of time is spent at a desk, standing, or sitting for extended periods. Flexible work hours are available to meet project deadlines.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $102,360.00 to $133,000.00 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off (including sick time)
• Paid holidays