Mgr, Prod Planning

Date:  Sep 12, 2024
Category:  Operations
Location: 

Union City, CA, US, 94587

 

About Company

Mizuho OSI is the leader in the markets for specialty surgery and patient positioning. The company’s portfolio includes specialty surgical tables for procedure-specific approaches that improve patient outcomes in spine and orthopedic surgeries along with disposable and reusable surgical patient care products.

 

Job Summary

The Manager, Production Planning plays a critical role and is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production planning process, ensuring this process runs smoothly, efficiently, and timely to meets the company's goals. This position is responsible for managing a staff of Production Planners to ensure the timely scheduling of materials flow through the manufacturing cycle to meet the department’s short- and long-term goals that are related to fulfilling various order types from dependent and independent demands as driven through the companies ERP/SAP systems.  Is also responsible for developing and managing production budgets, aiming to minimize production costs while maintaining product quality. Will analyze production costs, variance and identify opportunities for cost reduction.    Manager, Production Planning will Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve communication and coordination by use of lean manufacturing techniques and other methodologies to streamline production processes. Compiles and reports on department activities and achievement of goals and objectives to higher level management. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, schedule and control the timing, quantity and location of materials flow through the manufacturing cells and assembly lines in varies production facilities.  
  • Pursue cost improvements through increased productivity (efficiency and utilization). 
  • Establish production rates and inventory levels, processing and controls performance in accordance with plans and schedules.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders; optimum utilization of manpower, machine, inventories and time; and economical costs of operation.
  • Define the work order requirements and shop floor schedules to meet customer commitments and the Production and revenue plan.
  • Control inventory levels to minimize material shortage, excess and obsolete inventory, while maximizing customer service, inventory turns and inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure the integrity of the materials process from Material Planning System (MPS), and uses the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tool to conduct analytical and problem solving activities through planning, receiving, stocking, kitting and shop floor control and shipping.
  • Manage Production Planning and Inventory management reporting  functions.
  • Assess and plans for production capacity in varies production environment, (i.e. capital equipment, consumables and machine shop, to meet current and future demands.
  • Make recommendations for Lean process within manufacturing stocking associated to Work in Process (WIP) bin sizing, kanban, safety stock and supermarket plans to be able to response to changing business conditions.
  • Works with NPI and new product releases into both the ERP system and into daily process and practice through cross functional team and commercialization releases.
  • Pursue cost improvements through process, procedure and methods control.
  • Maintain accurate production records and generate regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as output, efficiency, and downtime.
  • To understand Mizuho OSI’s business objectives and the relationship between the Department and those objectives; to support and follow the Corporate Vision, Mission & Values Statements, to maintain the services and quality levels set by Mizuho OSI, and to continually enable Mizuho OSI to be a great place to work.
  • To Understand, follow and support Mizuho OSI’s internal Quality System policies, procedures and work instructions including but not limited to applicable external regulations (21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 Quality System Regulations and applicable International Standards).
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Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Manager:  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering , Operations or related field; five to seven years of progressively responsible materials management experience in a manufacturing environment; with minimum of four years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Senior Manager:  In addition to the above, seven to ten years of progressively responsible materials management experience in a manufacturing environment; with minimum of four years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing and machine shop environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in production planning software and ERP/SAP systems.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of safety codes and environmental health standards.
  • Computer literate and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, MRP, JIT and TQM processes and concepts.
  • APICS, and or Supply Chain certification a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate and develop employees.
  • Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems is required.

Salary:  $126,000  - $144,000  + Bonus


EOE STATEMENT

Mizuho OSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes business decisions based on job related criteria only. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Mizuho OSI conducts criminal conviction background checks and drug screening through a third-party screening vendor which includes searches of address history, criminal convictions, court records, education verification, employment verification, and reference checks. In addition, depending on the nature of the position for which you are applying, a motor vehicle driving report, a credit report, and/or ID checks in other non-U.S. countries are also included.

Criminal conviction background checks will run after an applicant has received and accepted a conditional offer of employment. After a conditional offer is made and before any background check is performed, applicants will receive background check disclosure and consent forms under state and federal laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Existence of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment. An assessment will be made about whether the conviction has a direct and adverse relationship to the job in question. No job offer will be withdrawn, and no adverse action will be taken against any employee, based on the results of a criminal conviction background check, without an individualized assessment of whether the applicant’s conviction history has  direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job in question.

Top Reasons To Join The Mizuho OSI Team

• Privately held company with a tradition of market leadership and best-in-class innovation
• Fast-paced entrepreneurial culture focused on dramatically improving patient outcomes through personal empowerment
• Emphasis on continuous improvement and celebration of our values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. and the Mizuho OSI Way.
• Create innovative solutions designed and manufactured at our HQ in Northern California

The Mizuho OSI Way

In 1978, we set out to change the way patients undergo surgery. As a Mizuho OSI customer, you can expect our commitment to the following…
• We commit to your satisfaction. If you are dissatisfied, we will strive to make it right.
• We do things the right way. We commit to hire people with competence, generosity and a caring attitude.
• We motivate our employees to use their individual strengths to provide creative solutions, changes, and innovations.
• We anticipate your needs through customer experiences, thus nurturing our relationships.

Collectively, this creates an environment that enables and inspires healthcare professionals to improve the lives of patients.
Dare to go further. Care to do more.

BENEFITS

At Mizuho OSI, we believe better solutions and decisions are born of diversity and are proudly an EEO/AA employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with matching, educational assistance and more.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

Mizuho OSI values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at Mizuho OSI, please contact HR at (510) 429-1500.

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with Mizuho OSI, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you need additional assistance, information or answers to your questions, feel free to contact HR at (510) 429-1500.

EOE STATEMENT

Mizuho OSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes business decisions based on job related criteria only. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS

At Mizuho OSI, we believe better solutions and decisions are born of diversity and are proudly an EEO/AA employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with matching, educational assistance and more.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

Mizuho OSI values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at Mizuho OSI, please contact HR at (510) 429-1500.

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with Mizuho OSI, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you need additional assistance, information or answers to your questions, feel free to contact HR at (510) 429-1500.


Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland