PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Manufacturing planner’s responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring inventory levels, regularly providing production status updates to management, and facilitating the timely delivery of products to customers. This position will also be providing leadership and direction to the manufacturing team within quality standards and with proper documentation provided as well.  This position shall engage with distributors to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources and shall also participate in the processes required to estimate, manufacture, commission, test and install PODs to customers worldwide.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise professional and/or support personnel

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential job functions represent the fundamental job duties and accountabilities of this position that the individual holding the position must be capable of performing. Persons with disabilities can perform these with or without reasonable accommodations. Scheduler or his/her designee may assign other duties limited to those consistent with the applicable scope of the appropriate professional job function.

 Planning for the Manufacturing and Fabrication Departments– 50%

• Provide detailed work packages for the manufacturing team, following each project from its inception to the SAT is complete

• Estimating the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production.

• Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.

• Implements manufacturing processes to ensure all products meet and exceed customer requirements and specifications, industry requirements, and code requirements domestically and internationally 

• Selects and approves product materials used in PODs that are in compliance with technical and code requirements and industry standards

• Ensures the quality of production by writing standard operation procedures (SOPs) and following up to receive completed documentation required by the same

• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to provide timely dissemination of information (e.g., production schedules/changes, performance details, operational challenges, etc.)

Collaboration with PM’s, PE’s, and procurement 25%

• Contributes to the development of project budgets to ensure products are built within budget

• Works with the Supply Chain Manager, Project Manager and Project Engineer to produce Bill of Materials selection, including new product selection

• Provide Bill of Materials, budget, and specs to the Supply Chain Manager for ordering

• Works with project management on the plan and schedule of POD production provided to the VP of Manufacturing, sales engineer(s), procurement/supply chain and the production managers.

• Ensures work parameters are within budgeted project costs, the capabilities of the manufacturing team, the team associated with commissioning and testing the PODs, and FAT and SAT deliverables

Attending Project Meetings – 10%

• Coordinates and engages with G-CON engineers, production, and management teams, as required, to plan for upcoming projects and opportunities

• Works with the executive management team to profitably grow and expand the business worldwide and to create continued value and returns for all shareholders and stakeholders

• Collaborates with other departments, such as sales and marketing, production, and supply chain, to ensure full compliance with quality system and to ensure that production targets are met

• Collaborates with the sales department, as well as with internal and external engineering resources, to complete POD design and resolve design and compliance issues  

R&D on Custom Pod Components – 5%

• Develops strategies to promote solutions and capabilities of systems within the POD

• Understands customer processes and business model

• Assists in developing new products and IP to maintain a competitive and profitable advantage for the company

• Sources new products and component parts and implements new designs and offerings within existing and new products

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Marginal job functions identify accountabilities that are performed but are not essential as defined above. Marginal job functions may be reassigned and must not prohibit the employment of a person with disabilities.

Administrative Duties – 10%

• Develop detailed work packages/SOPs

• Will be heavily involved in the roll-out of the ERP system

• Maintains information systems and historical references

• Provides quality internal and external customer service 

Position Specifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience: Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or Business Management

Minimum of 5 years: Experience in product management, manufacturing, logistics, and automation systems, along with management experience in overseeing various components of a department or functional area

Advanced Working knowledge of process automation technology

Advanced Knowledge in production scheduling and materials planning

Advanced Knowledge operating systems and forecasting

Advanced Knowledge in working with manufacturing-based technology and processes

Advanced Skill in project management, planning, and logistics

Advanced People management skills

Advanced Skill in basic computer functions such as word processors, spreadsheets, and internet usage

LANGUAGE ABILITIES:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and workplace policies. Ability to analyze, interpret general business periodicals, procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to analyze and interpret technical research journals.  Ability to write professional correspondences.  Ability to present information in small group and large group situations to customer, strategic business partners, the general public, and other employees.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups, community, and Board of Directors.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and design and interpret charts and graphs to communicate business issues. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences to engineering and business issues.

REASONING ABILITIES:

Ability to carry out detailed written and/or verbal instructions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form to carry out business objectives. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

TEMPERAMENT:

Customer focus and action oriented. Approachable and team oriented. Reliable performance under little structure. Flexibility and coping with change. Multitasking. Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment. Freedom to work from supervision. 

OTHER ABILITIES:

• Ability to make decisions and recommendations

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism with personnel and management

• Collaborative team player

• Ability to gather, organize and analyze information skillfully

• Ability to lead effectively

• Strong ability to influence and negotiate

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Must be able to communicate effectively through oral and written communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(R) Very Rarely - (O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must:

(F) Sit, (F) Walk, (F) Stand, (O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person, (O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person, (OE) Reach above the head, (F) Reach forward, (F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry), (F) Hand/grip strength, (OE) Drive on the job, (OE) Type non-stop, (F) Manuel dexterity (e.g. opening items), (F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from, (F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from (OE) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from, (OE) Floor to waist, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from, (O) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from, (O) Shoulder to overhead, (O) Items that are pushed/pulled on wheels, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, (R) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, (R) Paved road, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, (OE) Concrete, (F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, (O) Carry 26 to 50 pounds, (R) Carry 51 to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the jobs.

(R) Very Rarely - (O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually

WHILE PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE JOB, THE EMPLOYEE MUST:

(F) Work inside, (F) Close exposure to CRT's (computer screens), (R) Exposure to infection (germs, bacterial, viruses greater than the average person, (R) Exposure to environmental allergens(grasses, weeds, pollens, trees), (F) Meet deadlines with severe time constraints, (O) Work irregular or extended work hours, (O) See objects/persons at a distance, (F) See close work such as typed or handwritten material, (F) Be able to tell the differences among colors, (F) Have very good depth perception, (O) Hear conversation in a quite environment, (F) Ability to tell where a sound is coming from, (F) Hear differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc., (F) Communicating through speech.

The information contained in this job description is for the compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned consistent with the job function.

G-Con Biotherapeutics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, genetic information, national origin, veteran status or any other status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. Discrimination or harassment on any of these bases is prohibited.  Moreover, G-Con Biotherapeutics has implemented a program of affirmative action with respect to minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans in accordance with applicable law.