Production Planner I

Leiters Inc•Englewood, CO

81d

About The Position

Leiters Health is seeking a Production Planner I to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for developing and managing production schedules and asset utilization to ensure adequate inventory levels, considering demand forecasts and site capacity. The position involves close collaboration with internal departments such as Procurement, Commercial, Operations, Warehouse, and Quality. Leiters Health is a pharmaceutical company focused on delivering high-quality compounded sterile products and outsourced solutions, fostering an innovative and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and work with cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
3+ years of production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certificates in APICS preferred.
1-2 years of related experience in pharmaceutical and cGMP manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

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.

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