Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Production Planner _ledby Working at Abbott ___ Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit—an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity This position works out of our Westfield, Indiana location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.
The Production Planner plays a critical role in aligning production activities with customer demand, inventory goals, and operational capabilities. This role ensures that manufacturing schedules are optimized, resources are efficiently allocated, and cross‑functional collaboration drives consistent delivery performance.
What You’ll Work On
Develop and manage detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and production execution.
Monitor and adjust production plans to respond to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or operational delays.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment across departments.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by providing insights into production capacity, lead times, and constraints.
Maintain accurate documentation of production schedules, work orders, and inventory transactions in ERP systems.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, lead time reduction, and operational efficiency.
General Competencies
Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area.
Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects.
Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
Analytical Thinking:
Ability to interpret complex data sets and make informed decisions to optimize production schedules.
Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
Problem Solving:
Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing practical solutions under time constraints.
Attention to Detail:
High level of accuracy in planning,LEMENTe, and data analysis.
Adaptability:
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and timelines.
Team Collaboration:
Works well in cross‑functional teams and contributes to a positive, solution‑oriented culture.
Systems Proficiency:
Skilled in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MicrosoftFault; able to learn new tools quickly Mockito.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 1 year experience with planning/work order systems.
Minimum 4 years progressively responsible experience in manufacturing schedule planning.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, as well as attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model.
APICS or other planning related certification.
Apply Now
Benefits & Compensation The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 – $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain
DIVISION: SH Structural Heart
LOCATION: United States > Westfield: 1820 Bastian Court
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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Production Planner _ledby Working at Abbott ___ Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit—an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity This position works out of our Westfield, Indiana location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.
The Production Planner plays a critical role in aligning production activities with customer demand, inventory goals, and operational capabilities. This role ensures that manufacturing schedules are optimized, resources are efficiently allocated, and cross‑functional collaboration drives consistent delivery performance.
What You’ll Work On
Develop and manage detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and production execution.
Monitor and adjust production plans to respond to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or operational delays.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment across departments.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by providing insights into production capacity, lead times, and constraints.
Maintain accurate documentation of production schedules, work orders, and inventory transactions in ERP systems.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, lead time reduction, and operational efficiency.
General Competencies
Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area.
Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects.
Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
Analytical Thinking:
Ability to interpret complex data sets and make informed decisions to optimize production schedules.
Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
Problem Solving:
Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing practical solutions under time constraints.
Attention to Detail:
High level of accuracy in planning,LEMENTe, and data analysis.
Adaptability:
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and timelines.
Team Collaboration:
Works well in cross‑functional teams and contributes to a positive, solution‑oriented culture.
Systems Proficiency:
Skilled in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MicrosoftFault; able to learn new tools quickly Mockito.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 1 year experience with planning/work order systems.
Minimum 4 years progressively responsible experience in manufacturing schedule planning.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, as well as attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model.
APICS or other planning related certification.
Apply Now
Benefits & Compensation The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 – $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain
DIVISION: SH Structural Heart
LOCATION: United States > Westfield: 1820 Bastian Court
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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