Production Planner I

STERIS; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented Production Planner I to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. In this role, you will prepare and schedule product processing, ensuring quality standards and resource availability are met. The position involves effective communication with customers and internal teams to resolve scheduling issues, maintain inventory databases, and contribute to a safe working environment. Join a company committed to innovation and continuous improvement, where your skills will help create a healthier and safer world.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in sterilization operations or 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and schedule customer product processing and shipping.
• Maintain inventory databases and assist in preparing documentation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic math proficiency

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions globally.

Position Summary

Prepares and schedules customer product processing and shipping. Coordinates with customers regarding all stages of scheduling, processing, and shipping. Assists in preparing processing documentation.

What You'll Do as a Production Planner

• Determine processing priorities by maintaining a master database of customer deliveries, inventories, and shipments, planning schedules considering customer requirements, quality standards, and resource availability.
• Publish processing schedules with detailed instructions and supporting documentation.
• Maintain inventory databases and assist in preparing process run documentation and Certificates of Processing.
• Complete post-process files, including reading dosimeters and creating certificates.
• Verify dosimetry programs daily and develop product palletization specifications.
• Assist in resolving process discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain process schedule continuity by monitoring runs and inventories, revising schedules as needed.
• Resolve scheduling issues through effective communication with customers and internal staff.
• Provide timely processing and shipping status updates to customers.
• Contribute to accurate process cycle time estimations and price quotations by maintaining historical data.
• Promote safe working behaviors and ensure safety training needs are met.
• Communicate professionally and courteously, providing timely responses and assistance.
• Maintain professional skills through workshops, publications, and professional societies.
• Protect confidential information appropriately.
• Report unsafe conditions and contribute to a safe and clean work environment.
• Support company values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned, supporting management directives and compliance with GMP and Lean principles.

Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities

• Associate degree in a related field with 2 years’ experience or 4 years’ experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sterilization operations.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, with proficiency in basic math.
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and influence others positively.
• Normal hearing range to detect alarms and signals.
• Decision-making skills based on multi-disciplinary knowledge.

STERIS is a leading provider of products and services supporting patient care and infection prevention, with a global presence and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.