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Cretex Companies, Inc. Production Planner I - QTS in Bloomington, Minnesota
Overview About QTS QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS was founded in 2001 and is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies.
- Purpose: To have a positive impact on people.
- Mission: Make it easier to get products to patients.
- Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Communication, & Leadership
Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com. Responsibilities Production Planner I Position Summary The Production Planner I will plan and develop feasible, long-range, master production schedules for finished goods and component items based on capacity requirements. This position will also track raw materials, purchased parts, and packaging supplies to ensure the correct amount of materials are available to meet the schedule. Production Planner I Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and manages production schedules in ERP system to meet customer delivery requirements and maximize operational efficiency.
- Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support customer service levels, inventory turn goals, and capacity utilization requirements.
- Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
- Partner with sales and customer service on incoming orders and customer priorities.
- Monitor production and shipping performance and proactively initiates actions to ensure delivery commitments are fulfilled.
- Participate in tier meetings to provide schedule updates to operations, engineering, and quality.
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
- Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
- Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
- Participate in required company meetings
- Maintain an organized work area (5S)
- Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
- Complete all other work duties as assigned
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Qualifications Production Planner I Requirements/Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Associate or Technical degree or equivalent work experience in scheduling, planning, or project management.
- Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results.
- Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Production Planner I Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Certificates
- Continuing education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
What Is It Like to Work for QTS? At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment. The tenure of our staff ranges from recently hired to 20+ years! Check out some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:
- "We are a family."
- "After so many toxic work environments, coming to QTS was like finding a harbor in a storm! Coming here was one of the best professional decisions I've ever made!"
- "I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly."
- "Three words that I would use to describe QTS's culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!"
We encourage ou to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Pay Range USD $51,000.00 - USD $63,000.00 /Yr.Company Benefits All Employees: Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 20+hours: Cretex's medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 30+ hours: Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.) Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.