Production Planner II-III (On-Site, WI Local)

Nissha•New Richmond, WI

12d•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nissha Medical Technologies – New Richmond is hiring a Production Planner at Planner II or Planner III level for its on-site Isometric Micro Molding Center of Excellence in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The site specializes in micro molding, precision tooling, and micro automated assembly for medical technology applications. The Planner supports production continuity, customer delivery, inventory performance, and operational planning in a regulated manufacturing environment. At Planner II level, the role develops and maintains production schedules, analyzes ERP/MRP demand, releases work orders, coordinates across purchasing and manufacturing functions, manages inventory and schedule changes, supports new product introductions and engineering changes, and tracks planning KPIs. The Planner II also supports root-cause analysis, maintains planning parameters, follows quality and safety procedures, and may mentor Planner I personnel. At Planner III level, the role leads production planning and capacity management across manufacturing areas, product lines, or customer programs. It develops integrated schedules and long-range capacity plans, identifies and mitigates production risks, leads inventory optimization and planning-system improvements, supports strategic business initiatives, participates in operational reviews, and leads corrective actions and continuous improvement. It also mentors Planner I and II personnel. Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or other company facilities may be required. The position is based at Nissha Medical Technologies’ New Richmond, Wisconsin site. The facility handles information and materials subject to ITAR, so certain roles may require verification under ITAR regulations. The stated annual salary range is $70,000–$90,000 for Planner II and $90,000–$110,000 for Planner III, with actual compensation based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Planner II: 3–6 years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
Planner II: Strong ERP/MRP planning system knowledge.
Planner II: Understanding of manufacturing scheduling and inventory control principles.
Planner III: 6+ years of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
Planner III: Advanced ERP/MRP and manufacturing planning expertise.
Planner III: Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling methodologies.
Planner III: Ability to lead cross-functional operational initiatives.
Planner III: Working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and regulated manufacturing requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and rapidly changing schedules.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
Planner III: Excellent analytical, operational, and decision-making skills, with strong communication and organizational leadership capabilities.
Maintain confidentiality and follow applicable quality, safety, and procedural requirements.
Certain roles may require verification defined by ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Planner II: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Planner II: Experience in medical device, injection molding, plastics, or regulated manufacturing.
Planner II: Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and regulated manufacturing environments.
Planner III: Significant experience in medical device manufacturing, contract manufacturing, injection molding, or other regulated industries.
Planner III: APICS/ASCM certification.
Planner III: Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, labor availability, and material constraints.
Analyze ERP/MRP demand signals and manage work order release activities.
Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to support production continuity.
Monitor inventory levels and take actions to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
Manage schedule changes caused by customer demand fluctuations, equipment downtime, or supply disruptions.
Support new product introductions, validation builds, and engineering changes.
Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and production review meetings.
Analyze planning data and recommend improvements to scheduling efficiency and inventory performance.
Maintain planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder settings.
Support KPI tracking for schedule attainment, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to production delays or shortages.
Mentor Planner I personnel as needed.
Follow company quality standards, safety policies, and required procedures; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Lead production planning and capacity management across multiple manufacturing areas, product lines, or customer programs at Planner III level.
Develop integrated production schedules that optimize labor, machine utilization, inventory, and customer delivery performance.
Analyze long-range demand forecasts and capacity requirements to support operational growth planning.
Identify and mitigate production risks related to materials, labor, equipment capacity, and variability in customer demand.
Partner with operations leadership to develop scalable planning and scheduling processes.
Lead inventory optimization initiatives balancing service levels, lead times, and working capital objectives.
Support strategic initiatives such as customer launches, facility expansions, automation projects, and production transfers.
Drive ERP/MRP planning parameter optimization and system improvements.
Participate in executive-level operational reviews and KPI reporting.
Collaborate with purchasing and supplier management teams on supply continuity strategies.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to scheduling performance and delivery metrics.
Mentor and develop Planner I and Planner II personnel.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles.
Travel occasionally to suppliers, customers, or other company facilities as required.