Production Planner
Core
Translate demand into executable production plans to optimize capacity, inventory, and service levels across machining and assembly operations.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Production schedules for machining and assembly operations
Domain
Medical device manufacturing (orthopedic, neuro, thoracic, spine)
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, Power BI, Excel, MES
Responsibilities
Own the production schedule by translating demand, inventory, and capacity data; Analyze constraints and disruptions to protect delivery; Drive disciplined execution of daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes; Partner cross-functionally to align priorities and data; Maintain high integrity of planning data (BOMs, routings, lead times); Track planning KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
