Production Planner 2 bei Biolinq Incorporated

Description

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About the Company

Biolinq is a venture-backed digital health company developing a wearable biosensor platform that measures biomarkers important to the management of many clinical conditions including diabetes. This dynamic role is a part of a team of engineers and scientists developing a novel intradermal biosensor technology and the associated software data extraction and rendering SDK that will transform the way people manage their metabolic health. 

Job Purpose

The Production Planner 2 plays a critical role in bridging strategic planning and operational execution for our innovative Biowearable medical devices. This position is responsible for   developing and maintaining a long-term view of production capacity while ensuring the short-term production schedule is executed efficiently to meet daily demands. The ideal candidate will optimize the facility’s output potential by coordinating resources, materials, and workflow across Commercial and R&D builds. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in manufacturing planning in a Pilot and   production environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term production capacity plans aligned   with business forecasts.
• Execute short-term production schedules to meet daily demand and   customer delivery targets.
• Manage build request process for R&D builds, including   review, routing, scheduling, training, preparation, and execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality,   R&D, and Supply Chain to anticipate and resolve resource constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans as needed to address   changes in priorities or constraints.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement   process improvements. Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering   teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Balance workloads across shifts and departments to maximize   throughput and minimize downtime.
• Support both Commercial and R&D production builds, ensuring   alignment with project timelines and specifications.
• Issue, track, and complete work orders in NetSuite, ensuring   accurate routing and transaction processing.
• Monitor work order status and aging; attend regular meetings to   review aging reports and drive timely completion.
• Ensure work order documentation and transactions are complete   and compliant with internal standards.
• Allocate materials to work orders and R&D build requests based   on schedule priorities and inventory availability.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Inventory teams to resolve   shortages and ensure timely material flow.
• Maintain visibility into material constraints and escalate risks   to schedule adherence.
• Act as a liaison between planning and project teams to ensure   smooth execution of new product introductions and experimental builds.
• Provide regular updates on production status, risks, and   mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, changes, and   performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 standards and other regulatory   requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices   for manufacturing planning and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations, preferably in the medical device or biotech industry.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite work order processing and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting both Commercial and R&D environments is a plus.
• Leadership aptitude of teams, projects, and programs

Working Conditions

General Office, Laboratory, and Cleanroom environments

Expected travel less than 10%

Physical Requirements

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,   crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee may   occasionally lift/or move up to 15 pounds.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, holidays, and PTO. 

At Biolinq we fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a smoke- free workplace.

As part of our efforts to ensure fair and equal pay based on merit, Biolinq supports pay transparency internally and during the recruitment process.  The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this role is: $70,000 to $85,000 annually.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  Actual compensation packages are commensurate with experience and based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, education, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the U.S.  The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.  Biolinq also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and any written agreement between the parties.  Your recruiter can share more about the total compensation package during the hiring process.  

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Biolinq Talent Acquisition at [email protected]