Production Planner

Cretex Medical•Coon Rapids, MN

18d

About The Position

rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components, and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. The Production Planner develops feasible master production schedules for finished goods and component items based on capacity requirements. The role tracks raw materials, purchased parts, and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs to ensure materials are available to meet schedules, customer forecasts, and capacity-planning needs. The position works first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Understanding of production requirements, processes, and materials.
Familiarity with scheduling and planning principles.
Basic understanding of inventory principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Nice To Haves

Medical manufacturing experience.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry, such as FDA- or ISO-regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage production schedules and update the 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.
Analyze sales order releases in relation to capacity planning and material requirements.
Collaborate with Customer Service, Engineering, and Quality on incoming orders and customer priorities.
Participate in tier meetings and provide schedule updates to Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
Request and review customer forecasts regularly.
Collaborate with Supervisors, Leads, and Production Control to communicate production flow and concerns and develop strategies to meet internal and external customer needs.
Update departmental production metrics daily and report discrepancies to the Supervisor.
Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Profit sharing
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Onsite medical clinic
Paid parental leave
Monthly social events
Annual employee appreciation week
Volunteer opportunities
Training and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement or assistance
Wellness program with incentives
Discretionary holiday bonus program
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Employee death benefit
Employee sick and safe leave
Virtual medical providers
Pre-tax health savings account
Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Accident and critical illness benefits
Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance