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QuidelOrtho · 10 hours ago

Senior Master Production Scheduler

US - CA - San Diego - Summers Ridge

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$118K/yr - $153K/yr

7+ years exp

QuidelOrtho is a leading in vitro diagnostics company that focuses on advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future. The Senior Master Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the master production schedule to align with customer demand and business objectives, while ensuring on-time delivery and cost control.

Medical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops manage and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across multiple products, lines and/or facilities

Translate demand forecast, customer order and sales plans into feasible production schedules

Ensure alignment between the MPS, capacity plans, material availability, and labor constraints

Evaluate and resolve demand-supply imbalances using scenario analysis and trade-off recommendations

Monitor schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory levels and capacity utilization

Identify risk to execution and proactively implement mitigation plan

Support resolution of production issues, shortages, and schedule conflicts

Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems

Leverage advanced planning tools and analytics to optimize schedules

Ensure data integrity related to lead times and capacities

Prepare the supply and capacity analysis for the S&OP meetings, providing schedule feasibility and risk assessments

Communicate schedule changes, constraints, and priorities to stakeholders

Anticipates potential expiration scrap and collaborates with commercial team to find a suitable use

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and responsiveness

Develop and document standard work, planning policies, and best practices

Mentor and guide junior schedulers or planners

Support new product introductions (NPI) and lifecycle changes

Performs other duties and projects assigned

Qualification

Master Production SchedulingMRPMPS conceptsERP systems (SAP)Production planning experienceAPICS/ASCM CertificationS&OP processesLean ManufacturingSix Sigma experienceMulti-site supply chain experienceAnalytical skillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field

7+ years of experience in production planning or master scheduling in a manufacturing environment

Advance knowledge of MRP, MPS and capacity planning concepts

Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP) and advance planning tools

Proven ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities

This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred

APICs/ASCM Certification

Experience with S&OP processes

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Multi-site or global supply chain experience

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off (including sick time)

Paid Holidays

Company

QuidelOrtho

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> Bringing precision and passion in everything we do QuidelOrtho stands at the forefront of testing, tracking and disease analysis of health conditions ranging from HIV and hepatitis C to flu, strep and COVID-19.

Founded in 1937

5001-10000 employees