Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler ll

ThermoFisher Scientific; Miami (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Miami, Oklahoma is seeking a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II to keep production on track by ensuring materials, people, and equipment are ready to meet customer demands. In this role you will collaborate across Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Quality to plan, monitor, and adjust schedules using ERP/MRP and Excel, driving on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

We value organized problem-solvers who can analyze data, resolve conflicts, and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, materials coordination, or inventory management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Comfort with numbers, schedules, reports, and computer systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Keep production on track: Create, maintain, and adjust schedules to meet customer orders and deadlines.
• Plan ahead: Review materials, inventory, staffing, equipment, and capacity to identify delays.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and Materials Planning to coordinate schedules.
• Use ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and production reports to monitor schedules and drive improvements.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and material shortages and help develop solutions.
• Maintain accurate planning data, schedules, BOMs, and related records.
• Participate in continuous improvement to improve flow, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Follow GMP and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Production scheduling

Materials coordination

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Bills of materials (BOMs)

Lean/continuous improvement

Decision making with data

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years experience

Associate’s degree with 4+ years experience

High school diploma or GED with 6+ years experience

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II

Location: Miami, Oklahoma | Full-Time | On-Site

Build Your Career. Make an Impact. Help Keep Manufacturing Moving.

Are you an organized problem-solver who enjoys planning, coordinating with others, and keeping operations running smoothly? Do you have experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, inventory management, or materials planning?

Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II to join our team in Miami, Oklahoma!

In this role, you'll help keep production on track by making sure the right materials, people, and resources are available to meet customer needs. You'll work with a variety of teams, solve day-to-day challenges, and play an important role in helping our manufacturing operations succeed.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II, you'll play a key role in keeping our production schedules organized, efficient, and aligned with customer needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Keep production on track: Create, maintain, and adjust manufacturing schedules to help meet customer orders and delivery deadlines.
• Plan ahead: Review materials, inventory, staffing, equipment, and production capacity to identify potential delays before they happen.
• Work as a team: Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and Materials Planning to coordinate schedules and solve production challenges.
• Use data to make decisions: Work with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and production reports to monitor schedules, track performance, and recommend improvements.
• Solve problems: Identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and other production challenges, and help develop practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate information: Keep planning data, production schedules, bills of materials, and related records organized and up to date.
• Make things better: Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve production flow, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Support quality and safety: Follow company procedures, safety standards, and applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

What You'll Bring to the Team

Education and Experience:

You can qualify through any ONE of the following combinations:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Associate's degree with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience
• High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience

Skills That Will Help You Succeed:

• Experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, materials coordination, inventory management, or a related area is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities
• Comfort working with numbers, schedules, reports, and computer systems
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments

Additional Experience That's a Plus

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of production capacity, inventory planning, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing processes
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or a similar supply chain certification
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, on-site position at our Miami, Oklahoma manufacturing location.
• Most work is performed in a manufacturing-support or office environment, with occasional visits to production, warehouse, or controlled areas.
• Employees must follow applicable safety, quality, GMP, and PPE requirements.
• The role involves extended computer use and occasional standing or walking through operational areas.
• Some schedule flexibility or overtime may be needed based on business requirements.

Why Join Our Miami, OK Team?

We believe great work deserves great support. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive pay
• Performance-related bonus opportunities, where eligible
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of a global company doing meaningful work

Your Work Matters Here

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you won't just be building production schedules. You'll be helping teams deliver products that support important scientific and healthcare applications around the world.

Join our Miami, Oklahoma team and help us make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.