Senior Production Planner

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for planning production based on forecast and customer demand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1.    Adjusts the Master Production Schedule to ensure timeliness regarding scheduling issues.
2.    Evaluates weekly MRP demands and is responsible to determine scheduling deadlines and inventory quantities.
3.    Responds to system MPS/MRP recommendations and adjust manufacturing schedule (s) accordingly.
4.    Interfaces with Cleanroom Supervisors and Customer Service and resolves concerns regarding schedules, orders, and special needs. 
5.    Evaluates customer orders and solves backorder issues. 
6.    Prepares weekly production reports.
7.    Attend daily operation’s meeting.
8.    May mentor and train Production Planning team members.
9.    Performs other duties and tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•    Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
•    Writing
•    Sitting
•    Standing
•    Bending
•    Visual acuity
•    Color perception
•    Depth perception
•    Reading
•    Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor’s Degree.
•    Work related experience equivalent to five years of production planning and scheduling.
•    Demonstrated working knowledge of production planning techniques and material control principles.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
•    Knowledge of business math.
•    Ability to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
•    Excellent attention to detail.
•    Good communication and organizational skills.
•    Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other   applicable software programs.  Oracle planning tools are especially preferred.

COMPETENCIES

•    Interpersonal and communication skills
•    Production schedule evaluation/adjustment
•    Backorder evaluation/problem solving
•    Report preparation
•    Computer skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.