Production Planner, Supply Chain

Enable Injections Inc.•Sharonville, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Create, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules to meet customer demand, service levels, and inventory targets Convert planned orders to production orders in SAP and ensure timely release to the shop floor Monitor production order progress, adjust schedules as needed, and proactively address bottlenecks Analyze capacity loads and collaborate with operations leadership to level load production lines Review MRP exception messages, material shortages, and safety stock levels to prevent production delays Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components Monitor inventory levels and support inventory accuracy initiatives, including cycle counts and root-cause analysis Partner with Quality and Engineering to manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and integrate changes into the production plan Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to communicate schedule updates, risks, and mitigation plans Support New Product Introductions (NPIs) by incorporating new SKUs into SAP and planning systems Maintain accurate master data in SAP, including BOMs, routings, production versions, and planning parameters Analyze production performance metrics such as schedule adherence, lead times, and yield variances Troubleshoot SAP planning issues and collaborate with IT or planning super-users to resolve system constraints Ensure all planning activities comply with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality system requirements Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste Contribute to documentation updates, SOP improvements, and audit readiness

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
2+ years of production planning or supply chain experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device preferred)
Hands-on experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) in planning, MRP, and production order management
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or similar data tools
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
Strong collaboration skills and cross functional influence
Systems thinker who can interpret data and translate it into actionable plans
Industrial maintenance experience with an exposure to work planning and work order prioritization techniques
Ability to read and understand engineered drawings
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Trained on industrial systems: hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, motor drives, power distribution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Functional experience on equipment assemblies and systems engineering
Understanding of contracted services
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in FDA-regulated or ISO 13485 manufacturing environments
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
Familiarity with capacity planning, constraints management, and demand planning concepts

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules to meet customer demand, service levels, and inventory targets
Convert planned orders to production orders in SAP and ensure timely release to the shop floor
Monitor production order progress, adjust schedules as needed, and proactively address bottlenecks
Analyze capacity loads and collaborate with operations leadership to level load production lines
Review MRP exception messages, material shortages, and safety stock levels to prevent production delays
Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components
Monitor inventory levels and support inventory accuracy initiatives, including cycle counts and root-cause analysis
Partner with Quality and Engineering to manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and integrate changes into the production plan
Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to communicate schedule updates, risks, and mitigation plans
Support New Product Introductions (NPIs) by incorporating new SKUs into SAP and planning systems
Maintain accurate master data in SAP, including BOMs, routings, production versions, and planning parameters
Analyze production performance metrics such as schedule adherence, lead times, and yield variances
Troubleshoot SAP planning issues and collaborate with IT or planning super-users to resolve system constraints
Ensure all planning activities comply with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality system requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste
Contribute to documentation updates, SOP improvements, and audit readiness