Production Planner

Location: Mira Mesa, CA 92126

Hours: Monday - Friday 830am - 5pm, some flexibility with schedule, able to start as early as 7am.

Pay: $37.48 - $43.27/hr DOE

Temp-to-Hire, possibly direct hire for the right candidate

An industry leading medical device manufacturer based in Mira Mesa, is seeking a Production Planner to join their team. This individual will be responsible for creating, reviewing, amending, and maintains attainable and effective production schedules for assigned products and product families, which has a significant impact on customer service and shop floor activity and therefore must be a creative thinker with sound decision making ability that acts with the customer in mind.

Job Duties:

· Executes ERP and the timely creation of shop orders to satisfy customer demand, achieve

desired levels and maintain flow of work on the factory floor.

· Utilizes system tools inclusive of material requirements planning and capacity planning to

ensure that the supply chain is effective in meeting the needs of our customers while maintaining required delivery and inventory goals.

· Communicates and coordinates with production supervisors and purchasing team to ensure schedule adherence and recovery if required.

· Initiates and participates in continuous improvement activities related to production planning, customer service and inventory management.

· Reviews and maintains QAD data integrity inclusive of routings and bill of material accuracy.

· Manages and maintains inventory levels ensuring uninterrupted supply of parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels, along with ensuring customer reliability and meeting target inventory turns.

· Tracks progression of production orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans as necessary

· Expedites critical orders throughout the supply chain.

· Informs management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short and long term solutions.

· Analyzes forecasted demand to ensure safety stock and strategic inventory levels on finished goods are maintained.

· Performs planning functions required to achieve the timely and successful launch of new products and participates as assigned on new product development teams.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field is preferred.

· 3 years of experience in production scheduling in a manufacturing environment required.

· APICS/CPIM certification preferred.

· Experience using QAD, preferred or SAP (forecasting tools and system overall).

· Experience in ERP Planning.

· Experience using analytical spreadsheet tools as well as other MS Excel, Smart Sheets, and/or Domo.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.

· Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to effectively interface with production, customer service, and management.

· Ability to conceptualize, define and resolve complex problems.

· Excellent analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills.

· Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC,

· RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.