SHL Medical
Production Planner – Molding
Location: Charleston, South Carolina, US
Reporting to: Operations Planning Manager
SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.
Job Overview The Production Planner – Molding will be a key team member in supporting the startup and continued success of the Molding Operations at a newly constructed state‑of‑the‑art facility located in North Charleston, SC. The Production Planner will be an established planning professional with extensive SAP experience. The Production Planner will work closely with the Molding Manufacturing Supervisors, Production and Supply Planner, Material Scheduler, as well as the Device Assembly Production Planner to ensure that appropriate production schedules are created and maintained that ensure continued success of on‑time customer delivery. This role will also be expected to work with operational leadership to continually improve our end‑to‑end process. This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development.
Main Responsibilities
Plan and prioritize molding operations to achieve maximum throughput with minimal disruption while still meeting or exceeding customer expectations
Work with Business Development/IT to enhance planning systems (APS, MES, SAP, etc.)
Work with Material Planner and Material Scheduler to ensure Raw Material Inventory is available to produce required volume
Partner with the Device Assembly Production Planner, Molding Engineers, and Manufacturing Supervisors to ensure operations continue to run seamlessly
Maintain accurate inventory levels within SAP EWM, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and PowerBI Dashboards
Assist with monthly blind Cycle Count to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained
Use and understand the interconnectivity of our production systems (i.e., SAP, MES, APS, Servus, Motan, etc.)
Pro‑actively elevate potential stock‑out issues as soon as possible to Planning Manager and site leadership
Be a creative and collaborative member of the Operations team to ensure the continued success of plant operations
Partner with plant Master Data team to ensure all BOM and Router information is accurate on all component and finished‑good production SKUs
Willing to voluntarily take on additional tasks and responsibilities, as needed, to ensure the continued success of our operation as well as the company at large
Perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned
Skills and Qualification
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2‑3 years of planning / scheduling for a highly automated molding operation
Prior experience in a highly regulated industry highly preferred
Above average knowledge of SAP and MES systems (extensive knowledge – highly preferred)
Excellent communication skills
Cross‑functional operations experience preferred
We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Modern working environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and technologies
Challenging assignments in a fast‑growing and innovative industry
Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
SHL is a drug‑free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various pre‑employment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.
For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl‑medical.com
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Reporting to: Operations Planning Manager
SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.
Job Overview The Production Planner – Molding will be a key team member in supporting the startup and continued success of the Molding Operations at a newly constructed state‑of‑the‑art facility located in North Charleston, SC. The Production Planner will be an established planning professional with extensive SAP experience. The Production Planner will work closely with the Molding Manufacturing Supervisors, Production and Supply Planner, Material Scheduler, as well as the Device Assembly Production Planner to ensure that appropriate production schedules are created and maintained that ensure continued success of on‑time customer delivery. This role will also be expected to work with operational leadership to continually improve our end‑to‑end process. This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development.
Main Responsibilities
Plan and prioritize molding operations to achieve maximum throughput with minimal disruption while still meeting or exceeding customer expectations
Work with Business Development/IT to enhance planning systems (APS, MES, SAP, etc.)
Work with Material Planner and Material Scheduler to ensure Raw Material Inventory is available to produce required volume
Partner with the Device Assembly Production Planner, Molding Engineers, and Manufacturing Supervisors to ensure operations continue to run seamlessly
Maintain accurate inventory levels within SAP EWM, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and PowerBI Dashboards
Assist with monthly blind Cycle Count to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained
Use and understand the interconnectivity of our production systems (i.e., SAP, MES, APS, Servus, Motan, etc.)
Pro‑actively elevate potential stock‑out issues as soon as possible to Planning Manager and site leadership
Be a creative and collaborative member of the Operations team to ensure the continued success of plant operations
Partner with plant Master Data team to ensure all BOM and Router information is accurate on all component and finished‑good production SKUs
Willing to voluntarily take on additional tasks and responsibilities, as needed, to ensure the continued success of our operation as well as the company at large
Perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned
Skills and Qualification
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2‑3 years of planning / scheduling for a highly automated molding operation
Prior experience in a highly regulated industry highly preferred
Above average knowledge of SAP and MES systems (extensive knowledge – highly preferred)
Excellent communication skills
Cross‑functional operations experience preferred
We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Modern working environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and technologies
Challenging assignments in a fast‑growing and innovative industry
Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
SHL is a drug‑free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various pre‑employment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.
For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl‑medical.com
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