Production Planner

About the role

The Production Planner 1 is responsible for scheduling, maintaining, and releasing material for instrument and sub-assemblies jobs. This position will execute materials planning, releasing, and coordination of material release requirements in support of production and development programs. This position includes managing scheduling conflicts either due to personnel or material constraints. The Production Planner 1 will collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Quality to ensure the appropriate parts are specified and available to support production.

Responsibilities

• Provides input into weekly material priorities with site representatives from Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical Operations and Warehouse.
• Reviews, prioritizes, and schedules the delivery of raw materials & consumables to meet target dates and prevent stock shortages.
• Prints labels meeting regulatory requirements and validates the labels.
• Continually evaluates new and improved ways to utilize ERP to allow for maximum efficiency in the supply planning processes.
• Analyzes MPS history, sales forecast, and production yields to determine optimum make lot size, inventory levels, safety stock and production costs and react accordingly.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Production teams with scheduling conflicts internally and with suppliers.
• Update operations and standard labor times in ERP for assemblies.
• Manage physical inventory and cycle count program.
• Investigate material variances and determine the root causes.
• Assist other departments as needed with inventory related questions.
• Schedule Engineering requests for prototype builds.
• Support the inventory team with coverage as needed.
• Self-starter: someone who is proactive, who can lead by example in the absence of a manager. Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibility; asks for and offers help when needed.

Requirements

Medical device or regulated industry and knowledge of applicable FDA/GMP and International medical device regulations and standards experience preferred. 1+ year of job related experience required with experience/understanding of manufacturing process preferred. 1+ years MS Excel using Pivot Tables and Formula's to organize and dissect data. ERP experience – Epicor or SAP preferred. Minimum of a High School Diploma, general education degree (GED), Associate Degree preferred. Professional certification (APICS, CPM, SPM, CSCP or CPIM) - Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
• Ability to occasionally move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Benefits

Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Competitive 401k company match
Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
Generous Tuition reimbursement
Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
Professional development, engagement and events
Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Pay

Targeted Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000/year

Schedule

Onsite in Norwood, MA - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm