Capacity Planner jobs in Eden Prairie, MN

Capacity Planner plans, measures, and monitors operating limits and capacities of an organization. Forecasts and plans capacity requirements to ensure alignment with department or unit and determine variance from production schedules, resource levels, and inventory demand. Being a Capacity Planner identifies and troubleshoots production issues or bottlenecks that impact plant capacity. Coordinates with internal stakeholders like engineering, sales, and marketing to understand and develop current and forecasted plans. Additionally, Capacity Planner utilizes manufacturing data and reports to drive key insights into efficiency, production rate, and other performance metrics. Produces reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas needing improvement. Recommends process and equipment improvements to optimize production capabilities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Capacity Planner occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Capacity Planner typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Planner
  • BIO-TECHNE
  • Minneapolis, MN OTHER
  • Job Details

    Level:    Entry
    Job Location:    Minneapolis MN - Minneapolis, MN
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    Bachelor's Degree
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Job Shift:    Day
    Job Category:    Operations

    Description

    By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

    Position Summary:

    The responsibilities of this position are to plan and track the manufacturing of components and kit assemblies based on information from the ERP/MRP system, to successfully meet our customer requirements. 

    Essential Functions: 

    • Manage product lines with special requirements of varying complexity for OEM customers and distributors (i.e., lead-times, lot number, expiration dates).
    • Employees expected to make decisions with oversight from management.
    • Determine the start date, due date, and quantity of each item to be manufactured based on Master Production Schedule. Using planning principles, effectively manage customer requirements and inventory value, without increasing scrap. 
    • May be required to collaborate with other departments and manager to troubleshoot and complete projects.
    • Monitor and manage production orders using Bio-Techne software.
    • Ability to troubleshoot issues of limited/moderate complexity independently and escalating high-complexity issues to supervisor and team.
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement.
    • Maintain a forecast and safety stock levels using historical sales data.
    • Manage open production orders, past due production orders, past due planned orders.
    • Communicate expectations with relevant manufacturing, quality, and customer care teams.
    • Monitor and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI), including daily review of customer backorders
    • Identify expired items, salvage useable components, and re-work when possible.
    • Assist in launch of new kits.
    • Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
    • Demonstrates EPIC values in daily work.
    • Performs additional duties as assigned.

    Qualifications


    Education and Experience:

    • Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent with a minimum of 0 years of planning experience or 2 years of Supply Chain experience.
    • Manufacturing planning preferred. 
    • Attention to detail, organization, and data analysis skills are required.
    • Must be a self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, problem solve and have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Working knowledge of an ERP system preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX. 
    • Skills in assisting internal and external customers in a professional manner.
    • Skills in problem solving; including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate a course of action. 
    • Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.
    • Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
    • Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
    • Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy.
    • Ability to work independently and with a team.
    • Knowledge of planning techniques and capacity levels.
    • Knowledge of material requirement planning (MRP).
    • Knowledge of manufacturing cycles and inventory control.
    • Knowledge of inventory system and lot numbering system.
    • Knowledge of workflow and scheduling.
    • Skills in decision-making.
    • Skills in computer proficiency and Excel.
    • Skills in data analysis and math
    • Ability to be flexible.
    • Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)

    Why Join Bio-Techne:

    • We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
    • We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
    • We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
    • We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
    • We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

  • 27 Days Ago

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BLAINE BROTHERS CAPACITY- DIESEL MECHANIC
  • Blaine Bros Maintenance Inc
  • Minneapolis, MN FULL_TIME
  • Description *************** $5000 HIRING BONUS***************If you are looking for a great place to continue your career, let's talk!!We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with openings at o...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Child Care Capacity Coach - Hmong/English Speaking
  • Think Small
  • Saint Paul, MN FULL_TIME
  • ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Think Small, Minnesota’s leader in early learning, is dedicated to advancing early childhood care and education. We are still committed to the principles that gave rise to our or...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Planner/Scheduler
  • Nordic Ware
  • Minneapolis, MN FULL_TIME
  • Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Buyer/Planner
  • Senneca Holdings
  • Mankato, MN FULL_TIME
  • Buyer/Planner*We are searching for an experienced Buyer/Planner at our Mankato, MN* facility.Medical, dental, vision401k with company match3 weeks PTO9 paid holidays in 2024Career development and tuit...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Environmental Planner
  • SWCA Environmental Consultants
  • Minneapolis, MN OTHER
  • About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking highly experienced, dynamic, self-motivated Environmental Planner (HR Title = Project Environmental Planner) with strong interpersonal s...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Community Energy Planner
  • Center for Energy and Environment
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Community Energy Planner The Community Energy Planner leads planning, project management and strategy implementation for...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Production Planner
  • King Technology
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • Senior Production Planner Reports to: Production Planning Manager Department: Manufacturing Classification: Exempt Last ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service / Office Manager
  • Culligan Water
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • **Customer Service / Office Manager** at Packard Culligan Water Minnetonka, MN **CUSTOMER SERVICE/ OFFICE MANAGER GREAT ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Product Planner
  • BuildSubmarines.com
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teaching Specialist/Lecturer in PK-12 Arts Teacher Education
  • University of Minnesota
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Apply for Job Job ID 359045 Location Twin Cities Job Family Education-General Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Product Planner
  • Graco, Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Portfolio Executive
  • C.H. Robinson
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • **Do you seek out adventure and high-energy challenges?** Do you thrive when you are juggling multiple projects, working...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Master Planner
  • Celestica
  • Maple Grove, MN
  • Req ID: 119837 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Minnesota City: Maple Grove General Overview Functional Are...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Eden Prairie is an edge city 12 miles (19 km) southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County, and the 12th-largest city in the State of Minnesota. It is the 7th-largest suburb in the Twin Cities, with a population of 60,797 at the 2010 census. The city is on the north bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Eden Prairie is an affluent suburb with a mixed-income city model. It is home to 7,213 firms, municipal and regional parks, conservation areas, trails, and recreational facilities. There are walking trails around Purgatory Creek and Starin...
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Income Estimation for Capacity Planner jobs
$74,566 to $98,073
Eden Prairie, Minnesota area prices
were up 1.4% from a year ago

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