Production Planner

Production PlannerFillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.We're seeking a highly motivated Production Planner to join our team in Salt Lake City. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production activities to ensure the efficient manufacture and timely delivery of finished goods. The Production Planner develops production schedules, manages inventory levels, balances capacity and material availability, and collaborates closely with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and customer service teams to meet business objectives.The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and proactive, with a strong ability to anticipate production needs, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities. Success in this role requires excellent planning and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to driving operational efficiency, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement throughout the production process.The Production Planner is responsible for managing production schedules, ensuring efficient utilization of resources, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with departments to meet production targets while maintaining quality standards.Primary responsibilities include:Coordinating with department supervisors and managers to create detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and available capacity, including assigning tasks to production teams and setting deadlines.Managing inventory by monitoring material levels to standard and avoid shortages or excess inventory.Utilizing computer software for planning, creating purchase orders, and inventory management to accurately track material flow.Identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and stock levels.Working closely with various departments to coordinate production activities and forecast future material needs based on production schedules and orders.Communicating any delays in due dates with customer service team.Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, delays, and other issues that may impact production schedules.Building and managing relationships with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms of service.Conducting regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and best practices are kept.Tracking production costs identifying areas for cost reduction.Reviewing MRP suggestions to create and release work orders for production.Conducting and participating in regular team meetings to discuss process improvements and monitor and manage productivity effectively.Other tasks that may be assigned by manager.Minimum qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.Equivalent combination of education and relevant production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing experience may be considered.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Demonstrate proficiency with ERP software required, with Epicor preferred.Experience using ERP systems for production scheduling, inventory management, demand planning, and reporting is highly desirable.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.Understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.Inventory management expertise.Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.Professional certifications such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.Excellent organizational skills.Additional success factors:Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.Our investment in you:Competitive compensation packages8 paid national holidays & 4 additional floating holidaysPTO that includes vacation and sick timeMedical, dental, and vision benefits401k savings and retirement planPaid parental bonding leave for new parentsFlexible work schedules and part-time opportunitiesGenerous employee referral bonus programMentorship programs- mentor and menteeStudent loan repayment assistance by locationRelocation assistanceRegional & national traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunitiesVolunteering for local and national events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFestHanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.