Production Planner 1

Job Description

Job Description

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical , marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity .

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com or aicompanies.com

About the role

The Production Planner 1 is responsible for scheduling, maintaining, and releasing material for instrument and sub-assemblies jobs. This position will execute materials planning, releasing, and coordination of material release requirements in support of production and development programs. This position includes managing scheduling conflicts either due to personnel or material constraints. The Production Planner 1 will collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Quality to ensure the appropriate parts are specified and available to support production. This is a critical role that requires a strong sense of urgency, great communications skills, and the desire to make a measurable and immediate impact on the business.

If you’re passionate about production planning and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!

What you’ll do

• Provides input into weekly material priorities with site representatives from Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical Operations and Warehouse.
• Reviews, prioritizes, and schedules the delivery of raw materials & consumables to meet target dates and prevent stock shortages
• Print labels meeting regulatory requirements and validating the labels.
• Continually evaluate new and improved ways to utilize ERP to allow for maximum efficiency in the supply planning processes.
• Analyze MPS history, sales forecast, and production yields to determine optimum make lot size, inventory levels, safety stock and production costs and react accordingly.
• Coordinate new product integration into Production
• Assist Purchasing and Production teams with scheduling conflicts internally and with suppliers.
• Update operations and standard labor times in ERP for assemblies.
• Manage physical inventory and cycle count program.
• Investigate material variances and determine the root causes.
• Assist other departments as needed with inventory related questions.
• React to Engineering Change Orders that impact Purchasing, Production, and Materials.
• Schedule Engineering requests for prototype builds.
• Support the inventory team with coverage as needed.
• Self-starter: someone who is proactive, who can lead by example in the absence of a manager. Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibility; asks for and offers help when needed.

What we are looking for in you

• Medical device or regulated industry and knowledge of applicable FDA/GMP and International medical device regulations and standards experience preferred.
• 1 to 3 years job related experience preferred.
• 1 to 3 years MS Excel proficiency
• 1 to 3 years ERP experience – Epicor preferred
• Minimum of a High School Diploma, general education degree (GED), Associate Degree preferred
• Professional certification (APICS, CPM, SPM, CSCP or CPIM) - Preferred

Physical Requirements for this role include:

• Typical office environment.
• Must be able to use basic office equipment: computer, printer, copier, telephone, etc.
• Must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of communicating with stakeholders through various means.
• This is an on-site position.
• The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.

Why work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Onsite in Norwood, MA - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Targeted Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000/year

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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