Production Planner / Scheduler - Medical Device Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Production Planner – Medical Device Manufacturing

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage capacity, materials, and production schedules in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role ensures on-time product delivery by aligning resources, materials, and labor while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly production schedules and planning KPIs
• Coordinate materials, labor, and machine capacity to meet delivery targets
• Prioritize work orders based on capacity, materials, and staffing availability
• Analyze capacity data and proactively mitigate scheduling risks
• Communicate forecast changes and production impacts to stakeholders
• Coordinate material releases and product flow based on project timelines
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure material readiness and production alignment
• Support continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices strongly preferred)
• Strong expertise in production scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning
• Expert-level experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP Business One, Priority ERP, MRPeasy, or similar)
• Working knowledge of MES, APS tools, and data-driven planning
• Familiarity with ISO/FDA regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience

• Medical device manufacturing
• Cross-functional coordination within supply chain, manufacturing, and operations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and professional development