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Making Life Even Better.
When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better.
Position Objective: To plan, schedule and coordinate the scheduling process for the manufacture of industrial or commercial products through the production cycle.
Essential Functions:
Assist in creating the master production schedule to establish 1) the production sequence for manufacturing processes, (ie: formulation, preparation, production, assembly, etc.) and 2) the production lead time in order to meet shipping dates determined by demand management information. May independently create the master schedule for a part of the production process or all of a more straightforward process.
Assist in planning and scheduling workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Keep all relevant personnel apprised of the status of assigned projects.
Assist Manufacturing, Customer Service, Marketing, Quality Control and other departments in problem solving and expediting issues that could delay or alter schedules.
Analyze and report on production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools and human resource requirements.
Prepare production reports, lists of required tools, materials and equipment, and purchase orders to obtain materials. Create and maintain data for MRP and related data management systems. Inform the appropriate personnel of delay or shortages that could impact production.
May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
Nature and Scope:
This position interacts with all levels of internal customers and external vendors. That interaction requires excellent oral communication skills and organization skills. Effectiveness in this role also requires functional knowledge of the manufacturing process and the production planning support needed by customers in meeting their obligations. The incumbent works on problems of moderate scope and moderate to high complexity requiring analysis of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined procedures. The incumbent normally receives minimal instruction on routine work and general instructions on new assignments.
Contacts:
Has contact with equivalent levels of company employees and external customers.
Working Conditions:
Works in a lab and/or warehouse environment. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 40 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. May intermittently sit at desk for a long period of time to answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Occasional local travel may be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position does not offer relocation.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Requirements Education:
Bachelors degree in a related discipline required; or the equivalent education and experience. Technical training or certification in production planning preferred.
Experience:
At least two years related planning experience required. Functional knowledge of relevant production planning processes and databases required. Excellent communications and organization skills needed.
Please apply online at:
www.lifetechnologies.com/careers
Promp Requisition # 3890BR
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