Production Planner II

QuidelOrtho • Carlsbad, CA

1d • $89,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Production Planner II. This position is responsible for maintaining and executing production planning and inventory control activities within the assigned business line to ensure materials, schedules, and resources are aligned with organizational goals. This position will be onsite in Carlsbad, CA.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience planning in manufacturing environment
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Experience with MRP system
• E-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software skills
• Basic problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certifications: APICS CPIM, CFPIM, or CIRM; or NAPM CPM

Responsibilities

• Maintains planning parameters in master item data to support accurate MRP order generation.
• Coordinates production planning with manufacturing teams to ensure production orders are completed on time.
• Performs production planning using MRP or manual methods, applying judgment to set order quantities that support timely production and proper inventory levels.
• Collaborates with manufacturing to optimize planning parameters and scheduling practices.
• Investigates planning issues and shipping shortages to prevent missed shipments and backorders.
• Uses planning metrics to monitor and improve production planning effectiveness.
• Prepares and processes scrap reports, monitors inventory within assigned planning areas, and adjusts planning parameters to address overproduction or forecast variances.
• Communicates production schedules and schedule changes with other departments, including adjustments for holidays or special events.
• Performs master production scheduling duties when the Planning Manager is unavailable.
• Leads or supports process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned

Benefits

• QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees