Production Planner I

Why Join Leiters Health? 

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment where your skills and ideas are valued? Look no further – Leiters Health is seeking talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team! 

At Leiters Health, we're not just another pharmaceutical company – we're pioneers in the field, dedicated to delivering high-quality compounded sterile products and outsourced solutions to healthcare providers nationwide. Our commitment to excellence and patient safety is at the core of everything we do. 

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that encourages creativity, welcomes fresh ideas, and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to a purpose-driven organization dedicated to providing critical medications and healthcare solutions that positively impact patients' lives.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and growth opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career within a rapidly growing industry.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technologies, staying ahead of the curve in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to teamwork, support, and mutual success, fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

Who We're Looking For: 

We're seeking enthusiastic individuals who are driven, adaptable, and passionate about contributing to a mission-driven organization. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, Leiters Health provides an environment where your skills and talents will be recognized and appreciated. Sound like you? Apply today! 

This position reports to the Production Planning Manager. The planner will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules and asset utilization to ensure adequate inventory levels with consideration to demand forecast and site capacity. This position will work closely with internal functions such as Procurement, Commercial, Operations, Warehouse and Quality.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and maintains supply plan and finite production schedule based on S&OP demand forecast, production capacity and current stock on hand inventory.
• Works closely with Procurement to ensure raw material and purchasing requirements are adequate based on forecasted needs.
• Enters and maintains intended production plan in the ERP system and maintains dates, routings and BOM selection accuracy for planned orders.
• Serves as planning representative in site daily operations meetings. 
• Leads weekly meeting with Sales and Operations to ensure production schedule maintains alignment with both Customer and Operational needs. 
• Owns Master Data related to production planning within ERP system, such as BOMs, Item Engineering Data, and Sales Demand Forecasts.
• Reviews demand signals through MRP to ensure accuracy. Resolves discrepancies as needed.
• Performs data analysis and aggregation to measure and report on Planning KPIs.
• Involvement and assistance in monthly S&OP process as needed.
• Works with Quality and Manufacturing to schedule Media Fills for Processes and Operators as needed.
• Manages Change Controls, updates to SOPs and other documentation related to planning procedures. 
• Assists the Planning Manager with strategic production planning and capacity analysis.
• Cross trains the responsible backup and ensures responsibilities are covered when taking time off. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Serves as backup to Production Planning Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY SKILLS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Certificates in APICS preferred.
• 3 years of production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• 1-2 years of related experience in pharmaceutical and cGMP manufacturing preferred.
• Possess analytical, planning, risk-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and a strong results orientation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• Experienced with multiple ERP/MRP systems and concepts, preferably Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Proficient written, verbal and oral English communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Microsoft, and Excel is required.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds periodically. 

Benefits: 

• Smart healthcare coverage options that rewards wellness (and puts money back in your pocket!)
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA) available
• Dental & Vision insurance 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Up to 4% 401K Matching (100% vested on day one!)
• Generous Paid Time Off Options – vacation, sick, paid leave and holidays!
• $5,250 Annual Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program with no limit
• Eligible for annual bonus program 

Timeline: We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until position is filled.   
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

*Please note that we do not work with third-party recruiters or agencies for this position. If you are a qualified candidate and wish to apply for this job, please do so directly through our official application process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.