Plastics Planner

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Plastics Planner to optimize production scheduling, monitor processes, ensure quality control, and document and report performance in Indianapolis, IN. This on-site role reports to the Production Supervisor within the Flow Cytometry Team.

You will coordinate daily outputs, communicate requirements clearly to manufacturing, and collaborate to resolve scheduling issues while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience, or Master's with 3 years’ experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of manufacturing and demand planning to drive production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Create and organize a production schedule on a daily basis and ensure outputs are recorded in the system.
• Communicate schedules clearly to the manufacturing team and ensure understanding of requirements to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with associates to resolve scheduling issues and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Scheduling

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Material handling equipment

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life‑saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Plastics Planner is responsible for process monitoring and optimization, quality control, documentation and reporting, equipment maintenance, training and support, continuance improvement and compliance and safety.

This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is part of the Beckman Coulter, Life Sciences Flow Cytometry Team located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Create and/or organize a production schedule on a daily basis, and ensure that every output (level) is recorded appropriately in the correct system
• Make sure schedules are clearly communicated to the manufacturing team and there is a clear understanding of what is required to meet the order and needs of customers.
• Work hand-in-hand with other associates to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience. Or, Masters' degree with 3 years’ experience
• Possess a sense of urgency, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Understanding of manufacturing and demand planning to drive production planning process.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

if applicable for role

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Using material handling equipment including hoists, hoist inspections to move parts and skids
• Lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, walking

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in

• Awareness of continuous improvement with participation in a kaizen project team is desirable.
• Manufacturing in an FDA regulated environment

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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