Production Planner

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies • Brooklyn Park, MN

21d

About The Position

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.
Production Planner Position Summary
The Production Planner will be responsible for planning and developing feasible, long-range, master production schedules for finished goods and component items based on capacity requirements. This position will also track raw materials, purchased parts, and packaging supplies to ensure the correct amount of materials are available to meet the schedule in a contract manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Experience working within ERP systems; Epicor preferred
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules in ERP system to meet customer delivery requirements and maximize operational efficiency
• Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support customer service levels, inventory turn goals, and capacity utilization requirements
• Maintain capacity planning
• Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements
• Partner with sales and customer service on incoming orders and customer priorities
• Monitor production and shipping performance and proactively initiates actions to ensure delivery commitments are fulfilled
• Participate in tier meetings to provide schedule updates to operations, engineering, and quality
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
• Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.
• Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees