Manufacturing Planner

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Manufacturing Planner

Location: Grand Island NY 14072

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday To Friday from 08:00 AM To 04:00 PM

Pay Rate: $30 to $35

Summary

The Manufacturing Planner III is responsible for developing and maintaining production plans and schedules that align with customer demand, inventory targets, material availability, capacity, and operational objectives. The role analyzes production requirements and constraints, proactively identifies risks, and coordinates recovery actions to support on-time delivery and minimize backorders. The position works closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Customer Service, R&D, and other cross-functional teams while supporting new product introductions, product transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for multiple product lines based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Prioritize production activities to maximize operational performance and minimize delays and backorders.
• Monitor key performance metrics including OTIF, schedule attainment, inventory, safety stock, shortages, and utilization.
• Identify capacity, material, and production constraints and coordinate appropriate recovery actions.
• Maintain MRP planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and related master data.
• Support BOM, routing, material master, and product structure changes.
• Monitor open production and material orders and expedite orders when necessary.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Procurement teams to resolve material shortages and production risks.
• Support PFEP, PPI, Lean, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain planning documentation and ensure compliance with quality, safety, ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, and SIOP/S&OP processes.
• Manage multiple planning priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Apply structured root-cause analysis and continuous improvement tools to resolve planning and production issues.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, or materials planning.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, MRP, and capacity planning.
• Strong production planning and ERP experience.
• Proficiency with SAP (E1) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify production, capacity, and material constraints and develop appropriate solutions.
• Experience with structured root-cause analysis and continuous improvement tools.
• Working knowledge of quality, safety, and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• APICS/CPIM certification is preferred.
• Experience in medical device, diagnostics, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Experience with new product introductions and SIOP/S&OP processes is preferred.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.