Production Planner/Scheduler

About the role

The Production Planner/Scheduler integrates materials planning with new product introduction activities to ensure successful, on-time product launches. This role manages early-life supply risks, ensures material readiness, prevents stock-outs, and supports rapid production ramp-up from pilot builds through full-scale manufacturing within a regulated medical device packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain master data for new products (part numbers, BOMs, routings, planning parameters)
• Coordinate material planning activities including sourcing, purchase orders, and initial inventory builds
• Support pilot runs, first articles, and validation builds through work order creation and material readiness
• Track project milestones, supply risks, and launch readiness
• Process product change notices and revisions during development
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and Engineering
• Communicate launch constraints and readiness to stakeholders and leadership
• Transition new products into standard production planning processes
• Maintain compliance with documentation, traceability, and change control requirements
• Provide backup support for Production Planning as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred Experience In Materials Planning, Production scheduling, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Proficient with computers, including spreadsheets and word processing
• Preferred advanced skills in MS Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills with internal departments
• Adaptability in fast paced or changing demand environments
• Preferred Experience With ERP/MRP Systems
• Familiarity With Bill Of materials, capacity planning, inventory management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally

Benefits

• Competitively compensated, based on experience
• Profit-Sharing Plan
• Group Medical Plans
• Group Dental and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Basic Group Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Tuition assistance

Pay and Schedule

Starting pay: $25.00/hour, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm