Production Planner 2

Why Join Us

You will have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor at a high growth world class manufacturing facility working on life-saving medical devices with potential for future growth. This is a great opportunity to enhance your manufacturing operation skills and knowledge to further your career.

What to Expect

• Maintains production control activities for the Simarano manufacturing facility.
• Maintains Master Production Schedules (MPS) in Rapid Response and converts planned orders into firmed work orders.
• Maintains accurate production schedules within the formal planning system.
• Ensures work orders align with full component availability and work center capacity.
• Reviews completed work orders for material and resource variances and monitors work order aging.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Operations and Procurement to review and approve build plans and ensure schedule adherence.
• Updates supply alerts on a weekly basis.
• Maintains regular communication with stakeholders regarding product availability.
• Supports Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and supply review preparations.
• Escalates potential material shortages to the Supply Chain team and drives material availability improvements.
• Manages inventory targets and supports efforts to optimize inventory levels.
• Supports the annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles with relevant production and inventory data.
• Performs periodic master data checks and maintenance to ensure the integrity of the ERP system (e.g., lead times, safety stock, capacity models).
• Participates in activities impacting product availability (e.g., quality holds, engineering change orders (ECOs), scrap).
• Acts as an interface with Research & Development (R&D) for new product introductions (NPI).
• Drives process improvements through problem-solving methodologies, Six Sigma/Lean tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required or minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in planning, production, and inventory control.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems and Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is beneficial.
• Exposure to, or certification in, Six Sigma, Lean, and/or process improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, including Oracle/ASCP and Rapid Response.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills are preferred.
• Able to read, understand, and follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to understand cost impacts, variances, and budget/forecast considerations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

The annualized base salary range for this role is $63,600 to $99,500.00 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.