JOB OVERVIEW:

The primary responsibility of the Production Planner is to ensure that orders are produced on time and resource utilization is optimal by creating production schedules, coordinating with various departments, and optimizing resources to meet production goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create and maintain production schedules to effectively utilize resources and meet production targets
• Coordinate with procurement team to ensure availability of raw materials and components for production
• Collaborate with commercial team to understand demand forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly
• Monitor production progress and address any issues that may arise, ensuring timely delivery of products
• Identify areas for process improvement and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
• Analyze data and generate reports on production performance, highlighting any areas of concern or improvement opportunities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards throughout the production process

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position may have supervisor responsibilities, is responsible for performance management and the hiring of the employees that are designated under their supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience based on management discretion is required.
• Proven experience working as a Production Planner in the Medical Devices industry
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles and methodologies
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in using production planning software and tools
• Ability to use PC and associated software is required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Process and Good Documentation Practice.

COMPENTENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to manage tight timelines and changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving techniques
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications
• Skilled at working on cross-functional teams

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Visual Acuity - The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading;

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Working Conditions - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as, gloves, frocks, hair and beard covers, face protection, foot protection, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

TRAVEL:

This position may require up to 10% travel between sites and customer or supplier locations as required, dependent on the needs of the organization.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.