Production Planner/Scheduler

Overview OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Our OSI Electronics (OSIE) division is a diversified manufacturer of electronic devices and value-added manufacturing services. We provide our customers with the manufacturing capabilities and purchasing power of a global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider. We deliver regional and personalized support best provided by a smaller company, striving to build lasting relationships and create close and valued partnerships with our customers. Our singular focus is to help security experts, clinical professionals and high-tech developers solve real-world problems and issues. Role Overview: Plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle. Works from plans and production specifications to establish production schedules and capacity requirements. Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. Provides input to schedules and interfaces with Commercial, Production and Engineering. Works to resolve material shortages, backlogs, and other scheduled interruptions. Responsibilities Manage the production schedule and use information from the ERP system to maximise production efficiencies and action production demands. Plan and control all scheduling activities. Work with Commercial Department to balance production and inventory levels with demand to support inventory goals and customer requirements. Balance production efficiency with customer requirements. Work with Manufacturing Manager to track production performance and develop a process to anticipate and identify problems that could affect the schedule. Work with Purchasing to anticipate and identify problems that could affect the schedule, liaise with the buying team to minimise the impact. Develop production schedules for finished goods and components based on equipment, labour, and raw material availability. Utilise capacity planning tools to determine if production will be constrained in future periods; and identify potential corrective actions. Participate in meetings and keep up to date on issues related to business forecasts, manufacturing, new products, rates, and other related supply chain/scheduling issues. Develop short-term and long-term production forecasts including backlogs, unplanned work, and rework orders. Use the ERP system to determine production scheduling constraints in future periods; balance uneven production demands and identify potential capacity resource constraints with manpower and equipment. Perform and publish key scheduling metrics including scheduled vs. actual manufacturing build performance, customer service, and schedule stability. Qualifications Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent. Experience of manufacturing environment and/or materials management. Excellent understanding of production timings and processes. Methodical and logical approach. Good communication skills at all levels. Ideally experienced in a similar role within electronics manufacturing. Strong MS Office & ERP Skills. OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.