What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Production Planner position at NuVasive, Inc.?
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of spine surgery, right here in Dayton, Ohio? Join our dedicated team of innovators in spine technology as we embark on a mission to redefine surgical procedures, elevate patient care standards, and make a profound impact on countless lives. If you thrive on challenging conventional wisdom and are committed to enhancing quality of life, we warmly invite you to join us.
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As an Associate Production Planner, you will plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor final approval of products through the complete production cycle. Work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. Coordinate production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
Primary responsibilities include
- Engage in special operations to match product demands and achieving delivery objectives
- Develop capacity planning tools to determine if production will be constrained in current and future periods; level load the production plan, and identify potential corrective actions
- Measure and track continuous improvement opportunities related to scheduling adherence and manufacturing cycle times
- Identify, investigate and resolve machine or work center constraints that interfere with schedule completion and obtainment
- Monitor and implement schedule execution, including prioritizing and resolving issues as required
- Develop daily, weekly and monthly reports to communicate master production schedule performance
- Drive best-in-class methods to improve scheduling and improved transparency
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Strong communication and business acumen skills
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and no previous professional experience
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