Production Planner II-III (On-Site, WI Local)

Nissha Medical Technologies•New Richmond, WI

11d•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nissha Medical Technologies – New Richmond is home to the Isometric Micro Molding Center of Excellence in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The site specializes in micro molding, precision tooling, and micro automated assembly for medical technology applications, including drug delivery, surgical robotics, diagnostics, and minimally invasive devices. The team collaborates across engineering, toolmaking, operations, and quality, combining the hands-on culture of a specialized center of excellence with the resources and global reach of Nissha Medical Technologies. The posting describes two levels of production planning responsibility. Planner II develops and maintains production schedules, analyzes ERP/MRP demand, coordinates work order releases and cross-functional production support, manages inventory and schedule changes, and supports product introductions, validation builds, engineering changes, S&OP, KPI tracking, and corrective actions. Planner II may mentor Planner I personnel. Planner III leads production planning and capacity management across multiple areas, product lines, or customer programs. The role develops integrated schedules and long-range capacity plans, identifies and mitigates production risks, optimizes inventory and ERP/MRP parameters, supports strategic operational initiatives, leads corrective actions, and mentors Planner I and II personnel. Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or other company facilities may be required. The role is on-site in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The facility contains information and materials subject to ITAR, so certain roles may require verification defined by ITAR regulations. The expected annual salary range is $70,000–$90,000 for Planner II and $90,000–$110,000 for Planner III. Nissha Medical Technologies offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and professional development opportunities. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment and nondiscrimination under applicable law.

Requirements

Planner II: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Planner II: 3–6 years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
Planner II: Strong ERP/MRP planning system knowledge.
Planner II: Understanding of manufacturing scheduling and inventory control principles.
Planner III: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
Planner III: 6+ years of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
Planner III: Advanced ERP/MRP and manufacturing planning expertise.
Planner III: Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling methodologies.
Planner III: Ability to lead cross-functional operational initiatives.
Planner III: Working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and regulated manufacturing requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and rapidly changing schedules.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
Excellent operational and decision-making skills, communication, organizational leadership, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Planner II: Experience in medical device, injection molding, plastics, or regulated manufacturing.
Planner II: Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and regulated manufacturing environments.
Planner III: Significant experience in medical device manufacturing, contract manufacturing, injection molding, or other regulated industries.
Planner III: APICS/ASCM certification.
Planner III: Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, labor availability, and material constraints.
Analyze ERP/MRP demand signals and manage work order release activities.
Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to support production continuity.
Monitor inventory levels and implement actions to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
Manage schedule changes resulting from customer demand fluctuations, equipment downtime, or supply disruptions.
Support new product introductions, validation builds, and engineering changes.
Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and production review meetings.
Analyze planning data and recommend improvements to scheduling efficiency and inventory performance.
Maintain planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder settings.
Support KPI tracking related to schedule attainment, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production delays or shortages.
Mentor Planner I personnel as needed.
Lead production planning and capacity management across multiple manufacturing areas, product lines, or customer programs.
Develop and maintain integrated production schedules that optimize labor, machine utilization, inventory levels, and customer delivery performance.
Analyze long-range demand forecasts and capacity requirements to support operational growth planning.
Identify and mitigate production risks related to material availability, labor constraints, equipment capacity, and customer demand variability.
Partner with operations leadership to develop scalable planning and scheduling processes.
Lead inventory optimization initiatives balancing service levels, lead times, and working capital objectives.
Support customer launches, facility expansions, automation projects, production transfers, and other strategic business initiatives.
Drive ERP/MRP planning parameter optimization and system improvements.
Participate in executive-level operational reviews and KPI reporting activities.
Collaborate with purchasing and supplier management teams to support supply continuity strategies.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to scheduling performance and delivery metrics.
Mentor and develop Planner I and Planner II personnel.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles.
Follow company quality standards, safety policies, and required procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Travel occasionally to suppliers, customers, or other company facilities as required.