Acute Care TechnologyAt ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!
Job TypeOn Site
Job SummaryResponsible for the generation of timely, accurate Production Schedules detailing types and amounts of products to be produced to meet projected demand. Utilizes historical information, current trend data, and inputs from ZOLL Chelmsford MPS and S&OP process, as well as knowledge of manufacturing capacity to provide a detailed production build schedule to Production and Materials.
Essential Functions- Production Forecasting/Scheduling
- Collaborate with site production, supply chain purchasing, inventory management, and manufacturing engineering to understand capacity, material shortages, constraints, and needs for validation or other tests on production lines.
- Analyzes historical and forecasted sales to develop the weekly Master Production Schedule considering all demand and requirements for production loading into ERP.
- Develop and communicate proposed schedules and receive/incorporate feedback to produce final weekly production schedules. Including the creation of proposed monthly and quarterly production forecasts.
- Maintains accurate data to support the master scheduling process (i.e., lead times, lot sizes, shelf life and other operating rules and conditions).
- Balances and reconciles demand/supply in short term horizon to meet customer requirements within established policies.
- Implements, executes and maintains Master Production Schedule policies and work instructions to ensure stability and responsiveness.
- Identifies and resolves potential supply and demand conflicts.
- Utilizes “what if” simulations to evaluate proposed MPS changes to determine impact executing approved changes effectively.
- Recommends disposition of obsolete or slow-moving inventories as appropriate.
- Participates with Manufacturing Engineering in the structure of Bills of Material.
- Participates in the S&OP process and meetings.
- Responsible for master production planning metrics including Schedule Efficiency and Attainment, root cause and corrective action.
- Responsible for the creation of work orders that support the schedule.
- Produces accurate schedules that promote efficient production.
- Eliminates production interruptions and reduces line changeovers.
- Works with production management, the MRB coordinator and all other departments (quality, manufacturing engineering) to ensure all discrepant production lots are dispositioned in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with the customer service and sales departments to identify and resolve any quality or delivery concerns.
- Communicates production lead times and forecasted delivery dates on a regular weekly schedule and as needed for updates.
- Monitors actual production versus plan and update product line schedules as necessary.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience- BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field is preferred
- 5 - 10 years’ relevant experience with direct exposure to Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control. required and
- Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education. required
- APICS Certification Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with computerized materials control programs and integrated ERP systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred LanguagesTravel Requirements- 0% May occasionally travel to other facilities/locations for meetings, collaboration, and/or training.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Lifting - Constantly
- Carrying - Constantly
- Pushing - Constantly
- Pulling - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions- Extreme cold - Occasionally
- Extreme heat - Occasionally
- Humidity - Occasionally
- Wet - Occasionally
- Noise - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
The annual salary for this position is:
$100,000.00 to $115,000.00
This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.