Director, Production Planning

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This is a role that reports directly to the Head of Reagent Manufacturing / Newark Delaware Site and well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Director of Production Planning, you will be responsible for: 

• Leading Master Planning, Scheduling and SAP Tier 2 functions with a team of approximately 12 personnel with at least 6 direct reports. 

• All Production Planning and Scheduling for production activities in Glasgow Plant operations.   The site manufactures over 800 finished good products and 2500+ intermediates. 

• Developing and implementing planning strategies, standard processes and related procedures that align with the organization's goals and objectives and deliver efficient and effective customer experience. Ensuring collaboration and coordination with Global Supply Planning and Demand planning organizations to drive the right size production to meet customer needs. 

• Ensuring on-time delivery of product to our primary distribution centers. You will utilize tactical implementation of inventory levels of in-process inventory to maintain both delivery and inventory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Collaborating with Operational Procurement and Operations to support the capacity planning of operational resources (materials/tools/equipment/people) to ensure alignment with demand, proper contingency and surge to maintain supply. 

• Developing and implementing strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

• You will be a member of the Plant’s Consumable Leadership Team to ensure proper coordination of the different Manufacturing functions producing our Diagnostic Testing Products. 
   

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to develop your career with Healthineers:

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