Production Planner III
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for developing production/supply plans that account for forecasts, material availability, and manufacturing capacity, and for identifying and maintaining the appropriate planning parameters in ERP systems to optimize subassembly production and raw material supply plans.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop production schedules to provide on time delivery of finished goods for customer orders. Review part requirements generated by MRP, or Kanban triggers and utilize Pall's Enterprise System (SAP) to evaluate component material requirements for internal manufacturing consumption as well as external customer orders.
- Release manufacturing production orders and communicate effectively with operations personnel and supervisors on the status of schedule delays, customer expedites or cancellations, and schedule attainment concerns.
- Provide production lead times based on material lead times, production capacity, and capability. Collaborate with necessary functions that will assist in determining the appropriate response to the customer or sales entity.
- Controls cost, quality, schedule, inventory and health, safety & environmental activities for the location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing materials, planning, and scheduling, or an Associate degree with 5-7 years of related experience.
- Continuous improvement systems and processes
- Strong MS Excel skills
- SAP Business System Experience, preferred.
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.