Production Planner

Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, Colorado, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

The Production Planner is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production process in manufacturing, including planning workflows, managing inventory levels, scheduling production runs, allocating resources, and monitoring timelines to ensure efficient production and timely delivery of machined and finished goods. A successful Production Planner is detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at forecasting and planning. These qualities ensure that the supply chain operates smooth and efficiently, supporting the company's overall operational goals.

Coordinate with department supervisors and managers to create detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and available capacity, including assigning tasks to production teams and setting deadlines.
• Managing inventory by monitoring material levels to standard and avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Utilize computer software for planning, creating purchase orders, and inventory management to accurately track material flow.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and stock levels.
• Working closely with various departments to coordinate production activities and forecast future material needs based on production schedules and orders.
• Communicate any delays in due dates with customer service team.
• Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, delays, and other issues that may impact production schedules.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms of service.
• Conducting regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and best practices are kept.
• Tracking production costs identifying areas for cost reduction.

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in production planning software preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and operations
• Inventory management expertise
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proven experience in materials management and production planning preferred
• Professional certifications such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred
• Strong proficiency in database management and/or relevant enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred
• Solid organizational skills

• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

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