Production Planner

Indianola, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Indianola PA15051

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Main Purpose:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure the efficient use of resources and timely delivery of products. This role involves coordinating with various departments analyzing production data and optimizing processes to meet production goals while minimizing costs.

Key Working Relationships (internal/external):

Production and Warehouse Shift Leadership Teams
Plant Quality and Engineering Team across multiple sites
Members of Supply Chain Planning Sub Cluster including Operational Planning E2E Network Management team and Supply Planning & Change Management
MSAT and Project Teams

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts inventory levels and capacity constraints
Optimize resource allocation including labor equipment and materials to maximize efficiency
Collaborate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components
Analyze production data to identify trends bottlenecks and areas for improvement
Prepare reports on production performance efficiency and inventory levels for management review
Work closely with production quality control and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products up and down the value chain
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align production plans with business objectives
Responsible for and maintains SAP planning parameters and master data

Skills & Qualifications:

BA/BS required in related field (Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Mathematics Business Information Technology)
5 years of total experience including minimum of 2 years experience in a Product Supply discipline
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders effectively
Ability to build relationships and influence other members of the organization to help achieve goals and increase performance
Demonstrated problem solving abilities and analytical skills
Manages complexity in production planning process at 24/7 manufacturing site
Strong attention to detail and time management skills to ensure timely delivery of deliverables
Experience with Microsoft Office tools
Experience with SAP and MRP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in PowerBI and analytics tools
Familiarity with Product Supply System (PSS) and other lean manufacturing principles and practices

TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companie...