Production Planner
Merrimack ManufacturingManchester, NH
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Job Description
Company Overview:
Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.
Position Overview:
We’re looking for a detail-driven Production Planner to manage and optimize the manufacturing schedule of high-precision medical devices. This role is critical in ensuring product availability while maintaining regulatory compliance and rigorous quality standards. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to align production goals with customer demand, inventory targets, and operational capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Skills:
Education:
Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.
Position Overview:
We’re looking for a detail-driven Production Planner to manage and optimize the manufacturing schedule of high-precision medical devices. This role is critical in ensuring product availability while maintaining regulatory compliance and rigorous quality standards. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to align production goals with customer demand, inventory targets, and operational capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Create and adjust daily, weekly, and long-term production plans for medical device assembly and packaging
- Coordinate with supply chain, quality assurance, and engineering to ensure timely material availability and readiness
- Manage scheduling in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 standards
- Monitor and analyze capacity, lead times, and productivity to identify constraints and propose improvements
- Create and manage work orders to ensure on time delivery of orders.
- Collaborate with the Quality and Regulatory teams on deviation reports and corrective actions related to production planning
- Provide production forecasting to support new product launches and product lifecycle management
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience in production planning within a medical device or highly regulated industry
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork ability
- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
- Experience working with sterilization, cleanroom environments, or Class I/II/III medical devices
- Background in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
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