Senior APU Production Planner

Precera Medical; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precera Medical is seeking a Senior APU Manufacturing Planner to develop and maintain production schedules for the APU line, manage day-to-day movement of product through outside services, and optimize MRP parameters to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing planning with ERP systems, plus strong Excel and order-management experience. A background in ISO/medical devices and Lean Six Sigma is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering or Business or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing planning role using an ERP based planning system.
• Proficient Windows skills in a Windows environment.
• MS Excel with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Able to navigate web-based order management systems.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement in the APU/Department.
• LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application.
• APICS coursework toward CPIM or CIRM certification.
• Experience in a precision machine shop environment.
• ISO / Medical device environment experience.
• Lean/6 Sigma Black Belt with 2 years of work experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate production schedules to meet committed ship dates using MRP, Kanban, etc.
• Release manufacturing orders, monitor production schedules and expedite flow to meet ship dates.
• Communicate order delivery and shipment dates and report risks with recommendations for resolution.
• Collaborate with APU members to maximize facility and equipment utilization and implement process improvements.
• Assist in management of inventory levels and monitor shop orders and inventory items.
• Assess the impact of New Product Development and Engineering Change Orders.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and deploy LEAP principles in ERP/MRP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows

Excel

Order management

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering or Business

Advanced education in Supply Chain or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CPIM/CIRM coursework

Job description

Precera Medical is seeking a Senior APU Manufacturing Planner to develop and maintain production schedules for the APU line, manage day-to-day movement of product through outside services, and optimize MRP parameters to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing planning with ERP systems, plus strong Excel and order-management experience. A background in ISO/medical devices and Lean Six Sigma is highly preferred.