Senior Production Planner: Lean Scheduling & Demand Forecasting

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

401(k) savings plans

College tuition assistance

Career Development

Job summary

Norwood Medical in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Production Planner to develop and manage production plans and schedules, balancing capacity, materials, inventory and cost while ensuring on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service and Logistics, mentor other planners, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing and production/supply chain/logistics/distribution.
• Experience working with planning software/ERP systems and advanced computer skills (i.e. Microsoft).
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, detail oriented, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective project management skills and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes product demand, sales patterns/forecasts, production specifications and plant capacity data.
• Resolves manufacturing resource and material availability issues affecting schedule.
• Create and manage multiple plans and schedules for customers’ product families to ensure timely completion of orders (i.e. VMI, KANBAN).
• Mentor and support other Production Planners (i.e. train, best practices).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure production goals align with business objectives (i.e. purchasing, operations, sales).
• Develop cost savings methods for effective inventory levels for purchase & manufacture assemblies through ERP, maintenance of WIP, safety stock & lead-time settings.
• Manage customer requirements including manufacturing schedules/production, planning and order integrity by directing manufacturing and logistics to optimize supply chain availability.
• Oversee inventory levels, ensuring the right balance between production needs and cost efficiency.
• Implement kanban replenishment methods for components both purchase and manufactured.
• Identify Lean/Six Sigma opportunities to improve on time delivery and other key metrics.
• Ensure production processes comply with company policies, safety and quality standards.
• Own demand / capacity analysis and action plans to support sales forecast changes, customer inquiries and recovery plans.
• Integrate demand forecasts, customer orders, and material availability to develop executable production schedules.
• Evaluate and implement planning tools, automation, and analytics to improve scalability and agility.
• Define and own communication of raw material, components required to support sales plan
• Determine Job demand / Define dates and quantities
• Set shipment date requirements with input from Customer Service Ops
• Collaborate and support Customer Service Ops Specialists on delivery planning and customer commitments
• Support Commercial and Quoting teams for new business capacity inquiries; including availability and lead time for capacity expansion

Skills

Manufacturing & supply chain

Planning ERP

Analytical/problem-solving

Project management

Communication & teamwork

Leadership & strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Norwood Medical in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Production Planner to develop and manage production plans and schedules, balancing capacity, materials, inventory and cost while ensuring on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service and Logistics, mentor other planners, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and supply chain performance.