Job Abstract

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The position of Production Planner II is within our Cardio Metabolic and Informatics business unit located in California. This role will be responsible for planning, scheduling, production activity control and ... more details

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of Production Planner II is within our Cardio Metabolic and Informatics business unit located in California.  This role will be responsible for planning, scheduling, production activity control and interdepartmental communication to support order fulfillment.  This role monitors the movement of material through the production and distribution cycle.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support the master schedule or independent demands.
• Interpret and modify ERP system to generate proper demand for manufactured and purchased parts
• Schedule manufacturing operation to ensure availability of items under planners control with minimum negative impact on manufacturing
• Perform Capacity Requirements Planning, including the setup and maintenance of work centers and on-going analysis of outputs  
• Review actual sales performance against available inventory and establish Production and QC priorities
• Contribute to and implement solutions to reduce inventory levels, work order transactions, and improve planning efficiency
• Ensure various work center activities result in minimum work order rescheduling, high utilization of work center capacities, and level loading
• Prepare and transact work orders and ensure availability of materials
• Ensure communication regarding the status of work orders, inventory levels, and projects
• Coordinate planning activities with affected departments to ensure project milestones are achieved on-time
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum two to five  years of operations, distribution experience or directly relevant technical experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge typically associated with the degree and experience requirement.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite expertise (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Experienced in using and maintaining MRP2/ERP2 systems; JDE, SAP and/or Sage preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities
• Independent collaborative self-starter with the ability to make appropriate quality-related decisions in real time
• Process orientated, logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized and able to analyze data & implement solutions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous operations experience and exposure to manufacturing materials principles and concepts preferred.
• Biotech or Med Device experience
• Knowledgeable of federal and other regulations, e.g. QSR’s, ISO, ISO 13485, CMDR
• APICS/CPIM certification
• MRP/ERP implementation and/or Advanced Planning System implementation experience highly desirable
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment while satisfying individual responsibilities and objectives

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork
• Achieving results
• Initiative
• Communication

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The base pay for this position is

$65,900.00 – $131,900.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

Manufacturing

CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics

United States > Pomona : 829 Towne Center Drive

Standard

No

Not Applicable

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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