Senior Production Planner

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are looking for a Production Planner to support our Columbia value stream while partnering closely with our Fort Worth site. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex planning challenges, and want to play a key role in ensuring patients receive the products they rely on, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What will you be doing?: What will you need to be successful? - Develop production and inventory management plans to support material and finished goods requirements - Receive, analyze and communicate impacts related to changes in demand and supply plans - Identify current and potential product shortages and execute recovery plans - Publish monthly Production Plans for the Fort Worth site and coordinate the manufacturing schedule - Understand and highlight capacity constraints while partnering with manufacturing teams on resolutions - Facilitate cross functional discussions related to operations, including QC holds and NC issues - Continuously monitor and analyze planning data to ensure successful execution - Manage document revisions, inclu...