Production Planner
Core
Translate demand into executable production plans optimizing capacity, inventory, and service levels across machining and assembly operations.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Surgical access systems for orthopedic, neuro, thoracic, and spine surgeries
Domain
Medical device manufacturing (surgical instruments)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ERP/MRP systems, capacity planning, inventory management, SIOP process execution, bottleneck analysis, data integrity, scenario analysis, Lean manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
Syteline, Infor, Misys, APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP), MES systems
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Excel, Power BI, MES systems
Responsibilities
Own the production schedule by translating demand, inventory, and capacity data into clear, executable plans; Analyze constraints, bottlenecks, and disruptions to protect delivery and service levels; Drive disciplined execution of daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes; Partner cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and NPI to align priorities; Maintain high integrity of planning data including BOMs, routings, and cycle times; Track key planning KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts to increase schedule stability and reduce waste
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
