Sr Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler

ThermoFisher Scientific; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision plans

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

ESPP stock purchase

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in California, Sunnyvale, is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler to develop and manage production schedules for scientific instruments, coordinating with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing planning, advanced Excel, and experience with production planning software; you will analyze metrics, drive improvement, and communicate plans to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning or related role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficient in production planning software, MS Office.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience planning high SKU complexity and dynamic production schedules.
• Experience in chemical or consumables manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Experience with data automation and/or data wrangling using Python and/or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and manage work orders from initiation through completion, ensuring accuracy, timely execution, and full accountability for scope, quality, and compliance with established procedures.
• Develop and effectively communicate production plans to ensure timely delivery to meet customer demand.
• Prepare and maintain planning data for tiered meetings, supply reviews, and operational forums.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing operations, engineering, quality control, and supply chain, to optimize production processes.
• Develop KPI dashboards, analyze and effectively communicate production data and metrics to identify areas of improvement.
• Monitor production processes and drive follow-up discussion with production in areas where production plan is misaligned with actual execution.
• Track production schedule adherence and attainment, identifying root causes for variances.
• Field ad hoc queries and support with data driven insights.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet inventory targets and production demands.
• Support master data accuracy by identifying exceptions and driving corrections.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent project management skills

Strong communication and leadership

Advanced Excel

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Python

SQL

Production planning software

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sr Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler, where you'll contribute to production planning and scheduling for scientific instruments. In this role, you'll develop and manage production schedules, enhance manufacturing processes, and ensure timely delivery to meet customer demand. You'll work with cross-functional teams, analyze production metrics, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to scientific advancement through effective manufacturing operations.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Manufacturing Planner is responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and coordination of manufacturing activities to support continuous and efficient production. This includes planning work order sequences, issuing daily schedules, monitoring progress on the shop floor, and adjusting plans in real time to ensure seamless operations. The role acts as the link between Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to maintain stable production execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, review, and manage work orders from initiation through completion, ensuring accuracy, timely execution, and full accountability for scope, quality, and compliance with established procedures.

• Develop and effectively communicate production plans to ensure timely delivery to meet customer demand.

• Prepare and maintain planning data for tiered meetings, supply reviews, and operational forums.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing operations, engineering, quality control, and supply chain, to optimize production processes.

• Develop KPI dashboards, analyze and effectively communicate production data and metrics to identify areas of improvement.

• Monitor production processes and drive follow-up discussion with production in areas where production plan is misaligned with actual execution.

• Track production schedule adherence and attainment, identifying root causes for variances.

• Field ad hoc queries and support with data driven insights.

• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet inventory targets and production demands.

• Support master data accuracy by identifying exceptions and driving corrections.

Keys to Success

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning or related role.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industry standards.

• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

• Proficient in production planning software, MS Office.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience planning high SKU complexity and dynamic production schedules.

• Experience in chemical or consumables manufacturing environments.

• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.

• Experience with data automation and/or data wrangling using Python and/or SQL.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary pay range estimated for this position Sr Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler based in California is $112,500.00–$135,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.