Production Planner

Stratasys; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a production scheduling professional to coordinate materials and production workflows. The role ensures timely availability of materials, tracks order status, and maintains daily production metrics to support efficient line throughput.

Responsibilities include keeping inventory within targets, communicating shortages to planning, and supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives as part of Stratasys' operations team.

Qualifications

• ITAR qualification is required.
• 8+ years related experience, or an advanced degree.
• Experience with warehouse software for production.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excel skills including building worksheets and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite flow of materials and assemblies between product lines according to production schedules.
• Maintain records of order status and inform production supervisors and planners of capacity/workload changes.
• Prepare and maintain daily metrics to coordinate job schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels to meet scheduled jobs and coordinate with material planners on material movements.
• Follow safety policies, attend trainings, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Warehouse software for production

Job description

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

Location Eden Prairie, MN

Position description

This position is responsible for any of the following activities in planning and scheduling functions involved with coordinating products and materials through various production lines. Implements planned production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements. Reviews schedules to determine materials and parts requirements to ensure materials are available according to schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Scheduling:

• Coordinate and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between product lines according to production schedules
• Maintains records of order status and order issues to production supervisors and planners to keep departments informed on condition of capacity and workload.
• Prepare and maintain daily metric as assigned to coordinate job schedules

Quality:

• Coordinate for repair and assembly of material or part
• Review material requisition issued to the inventory and work orders
• Monitors inventory levels in production to ensure appropriate levels to achieve scheduled jobs
• Works with material planners on movement of materials regarding shortages, communicating requirements to planning

Administrative and Other

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Attend all required company training
• Demonstrate commitments to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting, and modeling these values.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities
• Other Responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager

Basic Qualifications

• Must be ITAR qualified
• 8+ years related experience, or advanced degree
• Including experience on warehouse software for production
• Written and Verbal skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Excel skills to include building worksheets and formulas.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of project management skills

Travel required: None

We believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive Total Rewards program that goes beyond the basics and supports our People First strategy. When you join Stratasys, you’ll gain access to benefits and perks that will support you and your family both inside and outside of work.

For this position, the typical annual starting base salary is from $80,000- $90,000 base salary, which does not include variable incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Your individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, geographical location, and/or experiences.

What you will be part of:

• Company Overview - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/
• Our Culture and Values - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/
• Our Sustainability "3D Printing a Better Tomorrow" - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/
• Our Locations - https://www.stratasys.com/en/contact-us/office-locations/
• Check out our Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmDfmt2bNI