Production Planner

Integra LifeSciences•West Valley City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. The Production Planner - Manufacturing is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing manufacturing resources. This role serves as a key link between supply chain planning, procurement, and manufacturing operations to meet customer demand and business objectives. Additionally, the planner will manage master data to ensure system efficiency and accuracy in Oracle-based planning processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.
3+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and planning tools.
Strong communication skills, both oral, written and electronic form
Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be punctual, reliable, and efficient
Must be very detail oriented and organized, able to multi-task
Knowledge and experience working with MRO/ERP systems, Oracle R12 is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office and analytical skills, especially excel; must be able to create and maintain spreadsheets with knowledge in data analysis.
Must demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of quality systems requirements (QSR) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage execution risk and prioritize effectively, by managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills; ability to display sound judgement

Nice To Haves

Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
APICS certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and manage detailed production schedules for manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
Analyze production capacity and constraints; recommend adjustments to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability for scheduled production.
Translate demand plans into executable manufacturing schedules, considering lead times, frozen periods, and resource availability.
Maintain and update planning-related master data (e.g., item attributes, lead times, BOMs, routings) in Oracle to ensure accurate and efficient system performance.
Review and apply recommended planning parameters in Oracle (e.g., safety stock, min/max levels, lot sizes) to improve schedule accuracy and reduce exceptions.
Track adherence to production plans, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
Work closely with supply chain, quality, and operations teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve efficiency.
Drive process improvements in planning accuracy, cycle time reduction, and resource utilization.