Production Planner

Zeus Industrial Products • San Jose, CA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create and maintain production schedules to effectively utilize resources and meet production targets. Coordinate with procurement team to ensure availability of raw materials and components for production. Collaborate with commercial team to understand demand forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly. Monitor production progress and address any issues that may arise, ensuring timely delivery of products. Identify areas for process improvement and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Analyze data and generate reports on production performance, highlighting any areas of concern or improvement opportunities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards throughout the production process. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The position may have supervisor responsibilities, is responsible for performance management and the hiring of the employees that are designated under their supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience based on management discretion is required.
• Proven experience working as a Production Planner in the Medical Devices industry
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles and methodologies
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in using production planning software and tools
• Ability to use PC and associated software is required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Process and Good Documentation Practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to manage tight timelines and changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving techniques
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications
• Skilled at working on cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules to effectively utilize resources and meet production targets
• Coordinate with procurement team to ensure availability of raw materials and components for production
• Collaborate with commercial team to understand demand forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly
• Monitor production progress and address any issues that may arise, ensuring timely delivery of products
• Identify areas for process improvement and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
• Analyze data and generate reports on production performance, highlighting any areas of concern or improvement opportunities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards throughout the production process
• Performance management and hiring of employees under their supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager