Production Senior Planner/Assistant Manager

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Lead production and capacity planning for suture export manufacturing.

Own export operations planning inputs, perform analysis, and provide recommendations for integration into the Site Master Manufacturing Plan.

Maintain close alignment with regional planning, country planning, and SNP to enable resilient and robust planning outcomes.

Collaborate with the site to drive digital planning initiatives and continuous efficiency improvements.

JOB DUTY & RESPONSIBILITY

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

Manage and develop work processes that integrate customer delivery requirements into manufacturing plans.

Supervise the planning and preparation of production schedules

Responsible for managing the immediate and medium-term production schedule for some of the Production Units in the manufacturing plants of J&J Medical (Suzhou) Ltd.

Achieve excellent Customer Service with low backorder levels, while maintaining control of the Inventory (RM, WIP, FG)

Ensure that all Quality and EHS requirements are fulfilled in accordance with the responsibilities defined in the Company’s Safety Statement when procuring Stock items. Take part in problem solving in material flow

Support creation of Master Production Schedule and agree and execute Schedule at code level with business partners (Manufacturing, Procurement and Engineering). Ensure the work in the production line (work orders). React to deviations to the production schedule. Reporting and tracking those deliveries meet the promises

Support new product launch and other projects by providing production schedule and materials planning.

Integrate plant efficiency needs in the production schedule to support an optimal utilization of resources

Lead and support Lean initiatives throughout the Plant as appropriate

Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level

Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

For those who supervise or manage a staff, they are responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required Experience Must Have: 3-5 years

Nice to Have: 7-10 years

Education Must Have: Bachelor, Industry / Computer Science Master is preferred

Nice to Have: Six Sigma /LEAN Manufacturing

Nice to Have: CPIM or CSCP

AFFILIATIONS

Collaborative approach

Can do attitude

Seeks to close out tasks/projects

Good communication skills

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a workshop planning function

Planning in manufacturing

Very good English

Digital project management is a big +

SAP experience is a big +

Very familiar with MRP, MPS etc.

Understands the principles of a supply chain

Good analytical skills and capabilities with digital tools and data analysis

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Savvy, Communication, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Product Design, Production Operations, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Relationship Building, Supply Planning, Workflow Analysis