Production Planner

Production Planner

Essential Functions:

• Create and maintain production schedules to effectively utilize resources and meet production targets
• Coordinate with procurement team to ensure availability of raw materials and components for production
• Collaborate with commercial team to understand demand forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly
• Monitor production progress and address any issues that may arise, ensuring timely delivery of products
• Identify areas for process improvement and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
• Analyze data and generate reports on production performance, highlighting any areas of concern or improvement opportunities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards throughout the production process

Supervisor Responsibilities:

The position may have supervisor responsibilities, is responsible for performance management and the hiring of the employees that are designated under their supervision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience based on management discretion is required.
• Proven experience working as a Production Planner in the Medical Devices industry
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles and methodologies
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in using production planning software and tools
• Ability to use PC and associated software is required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Process and Good Documentation Practice.

Competencies:

• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to manage tight timelines and changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving techniques
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications
• Skilled at working on cross-functional teams

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Visual Acuity - The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading;

• Working Conditions - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as, gloves, frocks, hair and beard covers, face protection, foot protection, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Travel:

This position may require up to 10% travel between sites and customer or supplier locations as required, dependent on the needs of the organization.

Salary Range: $88,000 -$112,000

About Us:

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high. Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives. Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages. At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision: Our Mission: Provide Solutions Enable Innovation Enhance Lives Our Vision: Working Together Doing It Better Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we're constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?

Job Info:

• Job Identification 2090
• Job Category Production / Manufacturing Operations
• Locations 235 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95131, US