The Big Picture
The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production plans that support both ongoing manufacturing operations and new product development (NPD) activities. This role owns the end‑to‑end translation of demand, project timelines, and constraints into executable production plans. The Production Planner is expected to demonstrate strong ownership, rapid learning, advanced analytical capability, structured problem‑solving, and clear communication while supporting products through testing, limited market release, and full commercial launch in a regulated medical device environment.
Your Impact Through Innovation
Core Production Planning & Execution:
- Own production plans and schedules from creation through execution, actively managing changes, risks, and trade‑offs.
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, raw material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
- Balance short‑term execution with long‑term capacity planning to identify risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities; proactively communicate risks with clear, data‑backed recovery options.
- Set and continuously adjust production priorities based on customer demand, service‑level targets, and project timelines, using a customer‑first and analytics‑driven decision approach.
- Partner closely with Production Managers and Team Leaders to resolve bottlenecks, manage shared resources, and improve throughput.
- Support Buyers by providing accurate production plans, forecasts, and capacity signals to enable timely raw material procurement.
- Prepare and present production, inventory, capacity, and service‑level performance for weekly production and operations meetings.
- Participate in daily tier meetings to support achievement of production targets and rapid issue resolution
New Product Development & Launch Planning:
- Own production planning activities for new product development, including engineering builds, testing phases, validation runs, limited market releases, and commercial launches.
- Translate NPD project plans into executable production schedules, material strategies, capacity models, and inventory plans.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure build readiness and launch alignment.
- Develop data‑driven ramp‑up strategies that balance NPD demand with ongoing production while protecting customer supply and service levels.
- Identify, assess, and clearly communicate capacity, material, and process risks associated with new product introductions, proposing quantitative mitigation and recovery scenarios.
- Support build readiness activities, including BOM accuracy, routings, lead times, inventory strategies, and system readiness for new products.
- Track, analyze, and report progress against NPD milestones, launch readiness, and execution performance.
Cross-Functional & Quality Collaboration:
- Act as a primary planning point of contact for cross‑functional stakeholders, providing clear, timely, and structured communication supported by data.
- Work closely with Quality teams to support job closures, non‑conformance resolution, incoming inspection prioritization, and change management activities.
- Assess the impact of engineering changes, documentation updates, and process changes on production plans, inventory, and downstream stakeholders using quantitative impact analysis.
- When required, support communication with internal and external customers regarding production status, risks, and recovery plans.
Data, Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
- Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate production performance, inventory health, capacity utilization, and service‑level trends.
- Build and maintain planning models, scenario analyses, and what‑if simulations to support decision‑making under uncertainty.
- Prepare and maintain dashboards, reports, and planning tools using Excel and ERP/MRP systems; leverage data to drive insights rather than only reporting status.
- Identify root causes of planning and execution issues using data analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement by simplifying planning processes, improving data accuracy, and reducing planning‑related disruptions.
- Contribute to supply chain, planning, and operational improvement projects as assigned.
Core Competencies:
- Takes responsibility for outcomes, follows issues through to resolution, and proactively escalates risks with data‑supported solutions.
- Understands the impact of planning decisions on customers and prioritizes actions that protect service, quality, and delivery.
- Learns new products, processes, systems, and data quickly; adapts effectively in environments with evolving requirements.
- Breaks down complex problems, evaluates trade‑offs using data, and makes sound decisions under time pressure.
- Comfortable working cross‑functionally and influencing without direct authority.
Compliance:
- Adhere to and promote compliance with all Corporate, Quality (ISO 13485), Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as required.
Your Unique Expertise
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Science
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, complex formulas, scenario modeling, and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable plans.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and converting system outputs into executable production and capacity plans.
- Experience with dashboards, KPIs, or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar) is an asset.
- Structured, data‑driven problem‑solving capability.
Asset Skills:
- Demonstrated experience supporting new product introductions, pilot builds, or production ramp‑ups
- Experience in medical devices or regulated manufacturing
Our Distinctive Edge
- Effortless commute: say goodbye to commuting challenges/hassles with our complimentary shuttles and subsidized transit options, making your journey to work a breeze.
- Work-life integration: Embrace a well-balanced work-life rhythm through our hybrid model and flexible hours, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.
- Making a difference: Be a force for good with one dedicated day off for impactful volunteering, supporting causes close to your heart.
- Nurturing your career: Propel your career forward with abundant opportunities for on-site training, workshops, and personal development.
- Rewards that count: Reap the benefits of our comprehensive rewards package, including tuition reimbursement and a health spending account.
- Unleash your spirit: Join a thriving workplace culture filled with employee-led clubs, campaigns, sports teams, and exhilarating activities – fostering camaraderie and fun.
Our Impact
Baylis Medical Technologies is a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical devices in the fields of radiology and cardiovascular. Headquartered in Canada, the company also provides contract manufacturing services to some of the world’s leading medical device companies.
Baylis Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.
Take the Leap
We are looking for talented individuals, like yourself, to join Baylis Medical Technologies and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Be part of our mission to revolutionize patient care through cutting-edge technology and breakthrough solutions.
Are you ready to join us? Apply today and let’s shape the future of healthcare together!
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While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
This role has a base salary range of $69,000 CAD to $113,000 CAD. Final offers are determined based on individual skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors.
