Production Planner – High‑Mix Medical Devices

TeDan Surgical Innovations; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TeDan Surgical Innovations (TSI) is seeking a Production Planner to convert demand into executable production schedules across machining and assembly. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to balance demand, supply, and execution in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

You will own the production schedule, enforce planning processes, and contribute to a structured SIOP process, driving schedule stability and continuous improvement while maintaining

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of ERP/MRP systems and planning data, with the ability to maintain high data integrity.
• Advanced analytical capability, including strong Excel skills and comfort with data analysis or visualization tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Own the production schedule by translating demand, inventory, and capacity data into clear, executable plans for machining and assembly.
• Analyze constraints, bottlenecks, and disruptions, then make timely adjustments to protect delivery, flow, and service levels.
• Drive disciplined execution of daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes, including work order release, schedule adherence, and SIOP support.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and NPI to align priorities, materials, and system data with operational needs.
• Maintain high integrity of planning data, including BOMs, routings, cycle times, lead times, and ERP/MES signals, and resolve issues quickly.
• Use strong analytical judgment to support capacity planning, inventory decisions, and scenario analysis such as overtime, outsourcing, and make-versus-buy tradeoffs.
• Track key planning KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts that increase schedule stability, reduce waste, and improve material flow.
• Execute with a high level of ownership and accountability, clearly communicating risks, trade-offs, and required actions to leadership.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Syteline

Infor

Misys

Excel

Power BI

Job description

TeDan Surgical Innovations (TSI) is seeking a Production Planner to convert demand into executable production schedules across machining and assembly. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to balance demand, supply, and execution in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

You will own the production schedule, enforce planning processes, and contribute to a structured SIOP process, driving schedule stability and continuous improvement while maintaining