POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Planner is responsible for aiding in the management of daily planning operations. This position will set production schedules, manage open work orders and oversee the full production cycle from incoming raw materials to quality control of finished goods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain production schedules for operations

o Create, coordinate and execute work orders
o Monitor and react to system generated JDE MRP messages
o Work with Purchasing to establish delivery dates from suppliers for work orders

• Inventory control

o Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels for all materials
o Set up reorder points
o Monitor and suggest cost saving measures through lot sizes and safety stock of all materials

• Participate in the MRB change control process

o Disposition products from a planning standpoint
o Create plans to execute the change if it affects inventory and/or an order status

• Cross Functional Collaboration

o Participate in departmental meetings to provide input into the design and implementation of product quality planning systems and procedures
o Interface with other departments on continuous improvement of production planning
o Presentation of production results to colleagues and managers
o Work closely with MRB Coordinator regarding non-conforming materials
o Interface with internal customers

• Aid in the development of planning policies and procedures
• Monitor and report planning, inventory, and execution metrics
• Perform special projects on request
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or related field required

o Additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 2 years experience in Production Planning, preferably in the Bio-tech sector preferred.
• Experience running ERP/MRP Systems

o Preferably JD Edwards

• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong logistics fundamentals and analytical background

o Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion

• Track record of successful production planning, inventory management and executing metrics

o Demonstrate working knowledge of cGMP, ISO and International regulations
o Demonstrate understanding of MRB management
o Experience on a change control board
o Articulate experience with developing, implementing and maintaining production planning compliance

• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills

o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of data
o Effectively communicate production goals and expectations

• Proficient in MS Office Suite; specifically MS Excel
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

• There are aspects of the positions duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion
• May be required to lift boxes up to 25lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed in a traditional manufacturing office environment.