Associate Production Planner

3 months ago

Burnsville, United States Apothecary Products Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


The Career - What You Will Do:

Make a difference through your career Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) is currently adding an Associate Production Planner to its manufacturing/distribution headquarters in Burnsville, Minnesota. In partnership with other Supply Chain Planning team members, you will plan, coordinate, and monitor the flow of products through the production cycle. This collaborative position will execute timely planning and scheduling of production work orders to the Burnsville manufacturing floor ensuring efficient production operations to meet customer demand and optimize inventory levels. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative company that is an essential supplier to many of the largest retailers in the world. This opportunity will allow you to expand your skillset and see results of your efforts in real-time, while working alongside a smart, caring, dedicated cross-functional team.

In this role you will:

  • Facilitate the timely coordination and scheduling of production work orders
  • Analyze demand requirements for materials and utilize ERP system to generate and cascade work orders and picklists
  • Participate in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to review production plans, discuss challenges, and implement corrective action
  • Coordinate with Production and Warehouse teams to ensure production orders are executed on time and in accordance with company standards
  • Coordinate with Warehouse/Supply Chain Planning on material shortages to ensure availability of raw materials and finished goods
  • Partner with Marketing and Sales for commercial product launches to ensure inventory phase in and out plans yields the least exposure but remains within the timeline
  • Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with a systematic approach to ensure it achieves optimal inventory availability
  • Assist in the development of production plans in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability in collaboration with other Production Planners/Supply Chain Planning team members
  • Perform various administrative tasks to enhance production processes, reduce costs and optimize inventory levels
  • Serve as the main contact to notify Customer Service of anticipated late deliveries
  • Foster a system of continuous improvement that complies with all organizational quality policies; support the processes of ISO 13485 and other certifications deemed necessary by APL
  • Serve as a back-up to select responsibilities for Supply Chain Planning team, as requested
  • Other duties as beneficial to the success of APL

Qualifications + Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years in production planning, supply chain management or related.
  • Thorough knowledge of APL’s manufacturing operations and products, or ability to quickly attain
  • Knowledge of the ISO 13485 quality system, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and of world-wide regulatory requirements for medical devices or ability to quickly attain
  • Strong working knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Foundational understanding of enterprise resource planning and supply chain management concepts
  • Demonstrated experience with effectively managing and prioritizing multiple deliverables
  • Must have strong ability to collaborate, build, and maintain strong relationships with operations and internal sales, marketing, and other cross-functional team members
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proven verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Technical proficiency to productively work with and in Microsoft Office and other business systems
  • Ability to work with a diverse team
  • Verified experience operating in a fast-paced business experience with demonstrated effectiveness in a small company/location
  • Verified personal and professional values aligning with APL (Winning, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, and Each Other - WE CARE)
  • Successfully exhibits APL’s core competencies (Business Know-How, Solutions Minded, One APL, Develop Self and Others, and Agility)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred credentials includes advanced education, progressing responsibility in a manufacturing environment, and/or experience in supporting retail customers and eCommerce operations within an ISO-compliant environment


The Company – Why Choose Us:

Founded in 1975, Apothecary Products, LLC is a consumer products company focused on making life better for our consumers and the people that they care for. We are the #1 supplier of medication management products in North America with over 70% market share of the category including pill organizers, cutters, and crushers. We have innovative and growing brands including Ezy Dose®, Bamboobies®, and Flents®. We've also have an award-winning work culture grounded by our WE CARE corporate values system. This is a key contributor to ensuring we have a lot of fun each workday and are a high-performing work team.

The Rewards - What We Offer:

The rewards we provide recognize and retain collaborative, results-oriented, strong contributors. We strive to create opportunities for your career growth and financial success – all while being an agile employer committed to open communication. You will receive personalized orientation from talented team members, who are collaborative, results-oriented, strong contributors. In addition to competitive pay, you will also enjoy:

    • Great pay paid every other week
    • Financial incentive program for all positions
    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet/Legal/Identity Theft insurances
    • Education reimbursement benefits
    • Financial wellness benefits including 401k with company contribution
    • Work/life blend: 10 company-paid holidays, accrue 3 weeks Paid Time Off annually, paid Volunteer Time Off, paid Family Caregiver Leave.
    • Wellness focus: including incentivized wellbeing challenges, YMCA corporate partnership, stress management, and multiple onsite “Quiet Rooms” for focused work, nursing mothers, and religious accommodations
    • Community giveback opportunities supporting local and national charities
    • Friendly, inclusive work environment with casual dress every day of the week, food trucks all summer, and many team activities to foster community and connectivity We also are climate-controlled, have a pleasant employee breakroom with a free espresso machine

Interested? We’d Love To Hear From You

Visit www.apothecaryproducts.com for more information and to apply today Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We also encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community. To provide a safe and secure work environment, APL conducts a criminal background check on all new hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled


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