NPI Production Planner II

About the role

The NPI Production Planner II is responsible for all required activities necessary to have a successful first production build prior to project launch. Candidate performs cost analysis based on proposed product configuration and manufacturing process. Works with both the process development team to obtain product BOM and the supply chain team to ensure material availability at the scheduled build dates. Candidate will identify any scrap and/or excess supply both pre-launch and post-launch based on forecast/actual sales. Will execute a post-launch review of forecast performance.

Responsibilities

• Performs cost analysis based on proposed product configuration and manufacturing process
• Works with process development team to obtain product BOM and supply chain team to ensure material availability at scheduled build dates
• Identifies and maintains mid- and long-term production plans for raw material, semi-finished and finished goods in MRP
• Utilizes forecasts, direction from Global Supply Planning and understanding of supply and plant constraints to optimize plans
• Reviews plans & schedules in the rough-cut capacity stage and responds in advance to demand greater than available capacity and level load time as needed
• Understands plant capacities and constraints with the ability to articulate related insights to cross functional stakeholders
• Accurately maintains the appropriate planning parameters for capacity, resources, work centers, and shop calendar to generate scheduling recommendations
• Establishes and maintains production schedules ensuring work orders are sequenced to meet on-time delivery using input from plant functions and by evaluating scheduling alternatives to determine options and preferred solutions
• Proactively monitors potential conflicts and rectify bottleneck areas that may cause delays and promptly respond to demand and operational changes to support customer deliveries
• Escalates unresolved issues as appropriate
• Generates weekly and monthly scheduling related metrics and reporting to measure performance to plan
• Summarize and communicate conclusions generated from these reports and recommend improvements
• Manage product lifecycle projects for new, existing, and discontinuing products to ensure product availability and to minimize scrap via communications on status and issues with Production, Procurement, Supply Planning, Engineering, R&D, QC, and Division Marketing

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Product Supply Management or related discipline. Work Experience: 3-5 years related experience in planning and scheduling in a LEAN Manufacturing environment. Experienced working with an ERP system. SAP experience is a plus. Strong computer skills with working knowledge in Microsoft Windows Office suite. Thorough understanding of Routings and Bills of Material APICS CPIM certification a plus.

Qualifications

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Benefits

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

• Competitive medical plans for you and your family
• Free HSA funds
• New fertility offering with stipend
• Group life and disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plus profit sharing
• Employee stock purchase program
• Upgraded and streamlined mental health platform
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Education benefits
• Student debt relief program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness challenges and support
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $86,600 to $119,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.