Production Planner

At STERIS, the Production Planner prepares and schedules Customer product processing and shipping. The planners prepare and schedule dose mappingprocess runs; calculates product and process bulk densities; determines optimal product loadingconfigurations. The Production Planner will also coordinate with Customers regarding all stages of product scheduling, processing andshipping and assist in the preparation of processing documentation.

This is a 2nd Shift position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm with Saturday hours as needed.

• Maintain a master database of Customer deliveries, Customerinventories, and Customer shipments, planning the most economical and optimal schedule considering theCustomer requirements, quality standards, and current availability of equipment, materials and manpower.
• Publish processing schedule by identifying products, process sequences, tests, and completion timesincluding all supporting documentation and instructions.
• Contribute to accurate material handling and processing by maintaining the master inventory database andassist in the preparation of process run documentation and Certificate of Processing documentation.
• Complete post process files including reading dosimeters, labeling strip chart, creating certificates, etc.
• Complete daily dosimetry program verification.
• Develop and revise product palletization specifications.
• Assist in process discrepancy resolution and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain process schedule continuity by monitoring processing runs and Customer inventory andrevise schedule accordingly.
• Resolve scheduling problems by maintaining open and professional lines of communication with Customers and internal production staff.
• Coordinate with Customer by providing timely and accurate processing and shipping status informationas required.
• Contribute to more accurate estimation of process cycle times and price quotations by maintaininghistorical process run database.
• Drive safe working behavior by demonstrating and promoting safe work performance, ensuring effectivecommunications and recognitions, as well as identifying and anticipating safety training needs, andcounseling and training employees.

• Communicate in an effective manner by utilizing accepted business practices in a courteous andprofessional manner to provide timely and accurate responses and service-oriented offers of assistance.
• Maintain professional skills, knowledge and abilities by attending educational workshops, reviewingprofessional publications and participating in professional societies.
• Protect company confidential information by properly storing, retrieving and disseminating such informationto authorized individuals.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and report any unsafe conditions tofacility management.
• Exhibit a commitment to the AST shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement throughensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others to meet the Customer's needs, searching for efficient and effectiveways to reduce waste, being active and accountable for Customer satisfaction, and satisfying the Customer'sneeds with a sense of urgency.
• Contribute to a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code ofBusiness Conduct, the GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions ofhigher-level management and performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of four years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in customer relations.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens.
• Above average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 2 math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units ofmeasurement, decimals ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer and regulatoryproblems and formulate corrective action plan.
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Able to influence people in opinions, attitude or judgments; to generalize, evaluate and make decisions instressful situations.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc

Preferred:

• Associate's degree and a minimum of twoyears' experience in supply chain logistics, shipping and receiving, or scheduling and planning in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Experience with large scale planning or event coordination, preferred.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
• Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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