Production Planner II

Quidel Corporation • Carlsbad, CA

89d • $92,000 - $100,000

About The Position

QuidelOrtho is seeking a Production Planner II responsible for the production planning and inventory control activities necessary to plan, schedule and control production. Ensure timely production and appropriate inventory levels of manufactured items. Work with manufacturing to optimize operations and develop lean manufacturing methods including batch sizes, product structures, MRP parameters, WIP flow and demand-pull scheduling. Demonstrates knowledge in production planning. Interfaces with other functional groups. Keep current on new methods in production and inventory control. This role provides training, guidance and support to the manufacturing support clerical and production planning activities. This role is onsite in Carlsbad, CA.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years planning experience in a multi-product manufacturing plant using material requirements planning or a BS degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Organization skills and attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to effectively coordinate activities of other departments to meet production schedules.
• Familiar with federal and other regulations, e.g. QSR's, ISO, ISO 13485, CMDR.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
• APICS certification.
• Knowledge of MRP, MPS, JIT, CRP, ERP2 and inventory management principles desired.

Responsibilities

• Creates reports to display material progress, needs, current activity and performance to plan.
• Monitors subassembly expiration dates and takes appropriate action to avoid expiry.
• Support the Reagent Business Supply/Demand requirements.
• Supports Leads/Supervisors to determine status of assigned production.
• Communicates delays and/or changes to the daily / weekly schedules.
• Provide guidance for the manufacturing support clerical and production planning activities required to support current product line assignment.
• Provide both shop floor control and chemistry group functions with inventory requirements to meet customer orders and marketing forecast inventory demands.
• Re-define inventory delivery priorities and re-schedule as required.
• Assure timely, consistent and accurate ordering of inventory to current policies and procedures.
• Support management of status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
• Ensure accurate tracking and resolution of production shortages as required to support customer objectives.
• Advise sales department of customer order delivery schedule exceptions and alternative action.
• Support sub-assembly and assembly manufacturing functions as required until the MPS department can be established.
• Able to work independently and as a Team lead.
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off (including sick time).
• Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree