What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Acara Solutions?
Acara Solutions is seeking a Production Planner for our partner located out in Burlingame, CA who specializes in Medical Device Manufacturing Pay Rate : $35-$40 / hrSummary : The Production Planner will oversee raw material availability, work order scheduling, and the production lifecycle to ensure the achievement of Build Plans and Finished Goods inventory targets. This position is integral to maintaining production flow, identifying and resolving capacity constraints, and coordinating cross-functionally to meet operational goals.Here is what you will do : -Assist in the implementation of Supply Chain ERP system (NetSuite), including parameter setup for MIN MAX, ROP, and Safety Stocks.-Manage and adjust kanban levels as required with changes to inventory output.-Manage and maintain accurate data in ERP systems, including item master, product structure / Bill of Materials, and financial routing maintenance.-Create and release all work orders, including production, rework, RTV, and engineering build requests.-Set up and manage the weekly Production Schedule for Finished Goods, Subassemblies, and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).-Monitor work orders through the production cycle to achieve Build Plans and align with Finished Goods inventory targets.-Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule, balancing inventory, resources, and capacity.-Troubleshoot scheduling problems and consumable variances, troubleshooting corrective actions as needed.-Participate in the Change Order Implementation process for open manufacturing orders (WIP).-Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Purchasing to identify and escalate scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints.-Coordinate the resolution of raw material shortages, safety stock levels, and aging work orders to avoid production disruptions.-Expedite material procurement through Purchasing and reprioritize production plans as required.-Monitor production output and deviations to the production plan, formulating response strategies to maintain schedule adherence.Required Skills / Qualifications : -Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.-Minimum 3 years of experience in Planning or Supply Chain, preferably in medical device or other regulated industries.-Minimum 3 years of experience with ERP / MRP systems -Minimum 1 year experience with NetSuite -High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with emphasis on Excel.-Experience in medical device manufacturing is highly desirable.Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
Salary : $35 - $40
