Production Planning Specialist

Zvh; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours PTO and holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Production Planning Specialist in Batesville, IN to manage production schedules and ensure on-time delivery. You will link production with materials, sourcing, engineering, and distribution to optimize resources and inventory while meeting world‑wide demand.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data accuracy, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with global impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2+ years in production control; 2–3 years in scheduling/procurement/customer service/shop floor execution.
• In-depth understanding of MRP and DRP processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of JDE and Maestro is a plus.
• Understanding of standard planning/manufacturing rules and processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• US work authorization; no visa sponsorship planned.

Responsibilities

• Schedule resources to meet production requirements and fulfill both domestic and international orders.
• Apply knowledge of fabrication and plating across multiple manufacturing operations.
• Deep familiarity with multi-level BOM structures is desirable.
• Multi‑task while performing root cause analysis and problem solving daily.
• Review production schedules and staffing to determine material priorities.
• Revise schedules for design changes, shortages, or interruptions with Centralized Network Planning.
• Manage raw material work orders and report status daily.
• Maintain supermarkets and inventory levels physically and systemically.
• Ensure system master data is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies to meet schedules.
• Code and route parts to meet new product implementation dates.
• Compile data on production rates, inventories, and on‑time delivery misses for status reports.
• Analyze and track on‑time delivery misses; lead countermeasure activities.
• Develop close partnerships with Materials, Sourcing, Engineering, Distribution, and Centralized Network Planning.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/DRP knowledge

Communication skills

US work authorization

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JDE (JD Edwards)

Maestro

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

As a Production Planning Specialist, you are responsible for ensuring customer demand is met by developing and maintaining production schedules that optimize manufacturing resources, inventory levels, and material availability. You serve as the central link between production, materials, sourcing, engineering, distribution, and network planning to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time.

Your Team

You will be part of the Production Planning and Supply Chain team, working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment focused on delivering high‑quality products to customers around the world. The team plays a critical role in synchronizing customer demand with manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production flow and exceptional service levels.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part‑Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well‑being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Salary

The estimated base salary for this position is $54,400 - $68,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Schedule adequate number of resources to meet production requirements to fulfill all domestic and international raw material orders and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• In depth knowledge of fabrication, plating, multiple manufacturing operations within the manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of multi‑level BOM structure is desirable.
• Ability to multi‑task while performing root cause analysis problem solving tools daily.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or material requirements or material priorities.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with Centralized Network Planning Organization.
• Manage raw material work orders, communicate, track and report current status daily across the organization.
• Management of supermarkets and inventory levels as necessary both physically and systematically.
• Ability to maintain system master data complete and accurate.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Ensure parts are coded and routed to meet implementation dates of new products.
• Compile information, such as production rates and progress, material inventories, materials used, on‑time delivery misses, short shipments, or reallocations, so that status reports can be completed.
• Analyze and track on time delivery misses.
• Lead countermeasure activities.
• Develop and maintain a close partnership with Materials, Sourcing, Engineering, Distribution, Production and Centralized Network Planning Organization.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
• 1-2+ years’ production control experience (2-3 years’ experience scheduling, procurement, customer service, or shop floor execution.)
• In depth understanding of MRP and DRP processes
• Preferred proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications, JDE, and Maestro
• General understanding of standard planning/manufacturing rules, procedures and processes.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral a must.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.