Production Planner

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions • Arab, AL

23d

About The Position

ABOUT US Orchid’s Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career. Learn more here . SHIFT No Shift ($0) (United States of America) A BRIEF OVERVIEW The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for determining what/when products are produced, track production numbers, anticipate problems that could affect the production schedule, and timely delivery of products to our customers. Planner/Scheduler also ensures that all aspects of customer order management, including entering and scheduling customer orders, ensuring Kanban and Finished Goods inventory levels are maintained, and interacting with the production team to make sure the production schedule is followed. The scope of responsibilities will include communication with both suppliers and customers on the status of their orders.

Requirements

• Experience planning work in a complex manufacturing facility (Required)
• Experience planning work based on machine capacity/throughput (Required)
• Experience working closely with manufacturing operations management and collaborating with different levels of the business (Required)
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel to analyze data (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor (Preferred)
• Experience with demand and supply planning processes (Preferred)
• Experience managing OTIF (Preferred)
• 1+ Year of Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Sourcing (Preferred)
• 1+ Year of Experience in Production Planning or Scheduling (Preferred)
• Experience using ERP software (Preferred)
• Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) - The Association for Operations Management (APICS) (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Industry - Working Experience
• Customer Communication - Working Experience
• Time management - Working Experience
• Interpersonal Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Basic Knowledge
• Manufacturing Regulatory Environment - Working Experience
• Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
• Lean Manufacturing - Basic Knowledge
• Flexibility & Adaptability - Working Experience
• Problem Solving - Basic Knowledge
• Data Entry - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Process - Working Experience
• Organization - Working Experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages orderly executable detailed manufacturing and purchasing plans in support of customer orders
• Delivers, manages, and maintains viable production plans/schedules to shop floor.
• Works with outside processors or purchasing to ensure schedules are met
• Opens and releases manufacturing job orders to the shop floor.
• Reviews and edits orders for price, nomenclature, special shipping and/or packaging labeling requirements
• Determines purchased component delivery schedules using pull systems, MRP or other appropriate techniques
• Maintains due dates of open shop orders
• Reconcile component shortages; communicate material shortages to purchasing, and assist in identifying and resolving production problems
• Redefines manufacturing schedule when changes are required
• Manages engineering changes relating to manufacturing plans
• Works closely with appropriate individuals to identify and resolve potential issues which may negatively impact production or delivery timeliness.
• Maintains data integrity in ERP and other information tracking programs.
• Identifies product and system flow improvements to eliminate waste.
• Works closely with purchasing to verify delivery and terms of order with suppliers.
• Communicates priorities for processing workflow among departments to ensure timely performance to goals.
• Participates in departmental projects, meetings, and reporting and analysis of data reported.
• Leads and provides direction to customer service/order entry personnel.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing Teamwork: We are one Orchid Results: Our results matter

What This Job Offers

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