Production Planner

LifeNet Health•Virginia Beach, VA

23h•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process for their assigned portfolio to ensure the requirements of the demand plan and associated measurements are achieved. Their duties include managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production, monitoring the production process, and adjusting the plan as needed. They leverage the SAP system and other tools to make informed decisions and provide reporting on adherence to plan. Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.
Time Management: Ab ility to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. D emonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
Attention to Detail: Ab ility to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/ completeness and early/ on-time delivery .
Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to successfully gather and evaluate pertinent information to draw conclusions and identify potential trends .
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite .

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field .
CTBS: Certified Tissue Bank Specialist, American Association of Tissue Banks
CPIM or CSCP: Association for Supply Chain Management
One (1) year of r elated work experience within tissue banking or medical device industry.
One (1) year of ERP (SAP) experience.

Responsibilities

Planning: Collaborates with Production Managers/Supervisors to develop effective production plans that meet defined requirements, while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste. Evaluates availability of materials, equipment and staffing to create and/or modify process orders in SAP to support established plan .
Inventory Control: Monitors inventory level across assigned product portfolio, establishes and communicates priorities to support areas, ensures that safety stock and product availability targets are met to minimize back orders.
Scheduling: Works closely with the Strategic Operations Planner to review forecast demand and proposed production schedules for each product line.
Communication: Resolves production disruptions and productivity problems and escalates issues to upper management as appropriate.
Reporting: Prepares and submits daily, weekly, and monthly departmental activity reports. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions using data.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Comprehensive care that won’t break the bank.
Profit Sharing Plan - Share in the success you help create.
403(b) Retirement Plan - Invest in your future with confidence.
Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
Corporate Sponsored Events - Celebrate milestones and build connections.
Generous Paid Time Off - Because balance matters: 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws) 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations) 9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
Flexible Work Program - For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
Tuition reimbursement - We invest in your growth and education.
Career & Leadership Development - Expand your impact and potential.
Wellness Program - Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support for you and your household.
Incredible teammates - Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.