Planner/Scheduler

Orchid•Bridgeport, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is a contract manufacturer of orthopedic devices, including implants and instruments, serving markets like joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, extremities, and dental. Their manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, MI, specializes in cutting tools such as burs, pins, screws, drills, reamers, and saw blades. The Planner/Scheduler role involves determining production schedules, tracking production, anticipating issues affecting the schedule, and ensuring timely product delivery. This position also manages customer orders, including entry and scheduling, maintaining Kanban and Finished Goods inventory, and coordinating with the production team to adhere to the schedule. Communication with customers regarding order status is also a key part of the role. A career at Orchid offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Manufacturing Industry - Working Experience
Customer Communication - Working Experience
Time management - Working Experience
Manufacturing Regulatory Environment - Working Experience
Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
Flexibility & Adaptability - Working Experience
Manufacturing Process - Working Experience
Organization - Working Experience
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
1+ Years of Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Sourcing
1+ Years of Experience in Production Planning or Scheduling
Experience using ERP software
Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) The Association for Operations Management (APICS)

Responsibilities

Develops and manages orderly executable detailed manufacturing plans in support of customer orders, vendor managed orders and customer supply agreements.
Delivers, manages, and maintains viable production plans/schedules for shop floor.
Proactively identifies job order misses impacting customer delivery and works out solutions with customer account specialist.
Works with purchasing to ensure sub-supplier schedules are met.
Manage job creation and release of jobs to shop floor.
Maintains due dates of open shop orders
Reconcile component shortages; communicate material shortages to purchasing, and assist in identifying and resolving production problems
Redefines manufacturing schedule when changes are required
Manages engineering changes relating to manufacturing plans
Works closely with appropriate individuals to identify and resolve potential issues which may negatively impact production or delivery timeliness.
Maintains data integrity in ERP and other information tracking programs.
Identifies product and system flow improvements to eliminate waste.
Works closely with purchasing to verify delivery of order with suppliers.
Communicates priorities for processing workflow among departments to ensure timely performance to goals.
Participates in departmental projects, meetings, and reporting and analysis of data reported.
Leads and provides direction to customer account/order entry personnel regarding lead time and capacity capability.
Reviews purchase orders in acknowledgement queue, material availability, and routings to provide proper lead time to the customer.

Benefits

performance bonuses
insurance coverage
a 401(k) plan with a company match
paid time off
engaging employee events
Opportunity to work in a growing company
Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
Comprehensive benefit package
Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First, Teamwork, Results

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