Planning Manager

Nemera•Buffalo Grove, IL

5d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors. At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master degree in logistics (Engineering degree) or 5 years of equivalent professional experience
Minimum 5 years in an similar environment and in planning / scheduling
Experience managing a team
Strong service and people skills
Negotiation skills
Rigorous, dynamic, responsive
Teamwork and listening skills
Has worked in an regulated industry with high quality requirements
Good knowledge of SAP (preferred) and its modules (MM, PP, WM…)

Responsibilities

Participate in drawing up the Industrial and Sales Plan, integrating the site's critical capacities
Carry out medium and long-term planning, optimizing resources (manpower and machines)
Carry out short-term planning (Scheduling) and interface between Scheduling and Production
Control finished and semi-finished product inventory levels.
Analyze and implement appropriate Production Management tools and methods in collaboration with the Lean department.
Supply all raw materials, components, and consumables without stopping production.
Guarantee the supply of goods within the required deadlines, quantities, and quality.
Control material and component inventory levels
Analyze and implement appropriate procurement tools and methods in collaboration with the Purchasing and Lean departments.
Ensure the consistency of technical data within its scope, in liaison with related departments.
Analyze processes and suggest areas for improvement.
Automate our management routines.
Guarantee data within the managed perimeter.
Participate in relevant meetings (Supply Chain meetings, Project meetings, Quality and Sales meetings)
Coordinate data updates with "change control" (applications for approval, product releases)
Participate in/or lead working groups on cross-functional subjects and projects within the company
Manage the organization of the department and its adaptation to the site's growth.
Manage, motivate, mobilize and develop your team.
Establish, measure, and analyse service indicators.
Manage and solve problems.
Know, apply and enforce the rules defined as part of continuous improvement (5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, ... )
Participate in continuous improvement workgroups and help implement actions.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for his/her activity.
Co-responsible for customer satisfaction
Ensures quality of information communicated to Customer Service and Operations.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing routings and bill of materials
Know, apply and enforce Company environmental policy.
Ensure that our suppliers comply with environmental specifications and sort waste
Know, apply and enforce the Company's safety policy.