Production Planner/Master Scheduler
Core
Lead planning activities for Instrument or Systems Manufacturing lines, managing order fulfillment, inventory levels, and NPI/Sustaining projects.
Role type
Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler
Builds
Production schedules, inventory plans, and process improvements for manufacturing lines.
Domain
Medical Device / Surgical Instrument Manufacturing
Required skills
SAP/ERP expertise, production planning, supply chain management, capacity analysis, process improvement, data analysis, project management, mentorship, problem solving
Preferred skills
APICS certification, regulated industry experience (Pharmaceutical/Medical Device), ISO knowledge
Technologies
SAP, MS Office (Vlookup, Pivot tables, macros)
Responsibilities
Manage NPI/Sustaining projects at strategic and tactical levels; mentor team members on planning skills; lead department projects and track scope/timelines; align supply chain processes with production milestones; perform capacity analysis for production growth; maintain department metrics and drive corrective actions; execute Engineering Change Orders (ECO); resolve work order variances and track root cause; monitor and adjust planning parameters in SAP.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
