Production Planner Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Production Planner I

Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for aiding in the management of daily planning operations. This position will set production schedules, manage open work orders and oversee the full production cycle from incoming raw materials to quality control of finished goods.

Duties And Responsibilities

Create and maintain production schedules for operations
Create, coordinate and execute work orders
Monitor and react to system generated JDE MRP messages
Work with Purchasing to establish delivery dates from suppliers for work orders
Inventory control
Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels for all materials
Set up reorder points
Monitor and suggest cost saving measures through lot sizes and safety stock of all materials
Participate in the MRB change control process
Disposition products from a planning standpoint
Create plans to execute the change if it affects inventory and/or an order status
Cross Functional Collaboration
Participate in departmental meetings to provide input into the design and implementation of product quality planning systems and procedures
Interface with other departments on continuous improvement of production planning
Presentation of production results to colleagues and managers
Work closely with MRB Coordinator regarding non-conforming materials
Interface with internal customers
Aid in the development of planning policies and procedures
Monitor and report planning, inventory, and execution metrics
Perform special projects on request
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Experience And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or related field required
Additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 2 years experience in Production Planning, preferably in the Bio-tech sector preferred
Experience running ERP/MRP Systems
Preferably JD Edwards
APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification a plus

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

Strong logistics fundamentals and analytical background
Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
Track record of successful production planning, inventory management and executing metrics
Demonstrate working knowledge of cGMP, ISO and International regulations
Demonstrate understanding of MRB management
Experience on a change control board
Articulate experience with developing, implementing and maintaining production planning compliance
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of data
Effectively communicate production goals and expectations
Proficient in MS Office Suite; specifically MS Excel
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

There are aspects of the positions duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion
May be required to lift boxes up to 25lbs.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a traditional manufacturing office environment.

Compensation Summary

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $67,900 to $101,000. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary.

These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.

Benefits Summary

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and…