The posting
Job Description
About Nissha Medical Technologies – New Richmond (Isometric Micro Molding Center of Excellence)
Nissha Medical Technologies – New Richmond is home to the Isometric Micro Molding Center of Excellence, where highly skilled teams take pride in solving some of the most challenging manufacturing problems in medical technology. Located in New Richmond, Wisconsin, this campus brings together deep expertise in micro molding, precision tooling, and micro automated assembly to support devices where precision, reliability, and miniaturization truly matter.
Our New Richmond team plays a critical role in helping customers turn complex ideas into scalable, manufacturable solutions for applications such as drug delivery, surgical robotics, diagnostics, and minimally invasive devices. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, engineers, toolmakers, operators, and quality professionals work side by side to push boundaries, improve processes, and continuously raise the bar.
As part of Nissha Medical Technologies, the New Richmond site combines the agility and hands‑on culture of a specialized center of excellence with the resources and global reach of a worldwide CDMO. Nissha Medical Technologies is the medical devices business unit and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissha Co., Ltd., a publicly held Japanese company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan (TSE: 7915). Together, our teams are united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and making a meaningful impact on healthcare.
Planner II
What You Will Do
Essential Job Functions
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, labor availability, and material constraints.
- Analyze ERP/MRP demand signals and manage work order release activities.
- Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to support production continuity.
- Monitor inventory levels and implement actions to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
- Manage schedule changes resulting from customer demand fluctuations, equipment downtime, or supply disruptions.
- Support new product introductions, validation builds, and engineering changes.
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and production review meetings.
- Analyze planning data and recommend improvements to scheduling efficiency and inventory performance.
- Maintain accurate planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder settings.
- Support KPI tracking related to schedule attainment, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production delays or shortages.
- Mentor Planner I personnel as needed.
- Follow all company quality standards, safety policies, and required procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality with all proprietary information.
Additional Responsibilities
Compliance
What You Bring
Core Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3–6 years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
- Required technical skills
- Strong ERP/MRP planning system knowledge.
- Understanding of manufacturing scheduling and inventory control principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in medical device, injection molding, plastics, or regulated manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Professional Traits We Value
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and rapidly changing schedules.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
Planner III
What You Will Do
Essential Job Functions
- Lead production planning and capacity management activities across multiple manufacturing areas, product lines, or customer programs.
- Develop and maintain integrated production schedules that optimize labor, machine utilization, inventory levels, and customer delivery performance.
- Analyze long-range demand forecasts and capacity requirements to support operational growth planning.
- Identify and mitigate production risks related to material availability, labor constraints, equipment capacity, and customer demand variability.
- Partner with operations leadership to develop scalable planning and scheduling processes.
- Lead inventory optimization initiatives balancing service levels, lead times, and working capital objectives.
- Support strategic business initiatives including customer launches, facility expansions, automation projects, and production transfers.
- Drive ERP/MRP planning parameter optimization and system improvements.
- Participate in executive-level operational reviews and KPI reporting activities.
- Collaborate with purchasing and supplier management teams to support supply continuity strategies.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to scheduling performance and delivery metrics.
- Mentor and develop Planner I and Planner II personnel.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles.
- Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or other company facilities may be required.
What You Bring
Core Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
- 6+ years of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
- Advanced ERP/MRP and manufacturing planning expertise.
- Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling methodologies.
- Ability to lead cross-functional operational initiatives.
- Working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and regulated manufacturing requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant experience within medical device manufacturing, contract manufacturing, injection molding, or other regulated industries strongly preferred.
- APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
- Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing operations preferred.
Professional Traits We Value
- Problem-solving ability
- Excellent analytical, operational, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and organizational leadership capabilities.
- Team-player
ITAR Compliance
Our facility contains information and materials subject to the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, certain roles may require verification defined by ITAR regulations.
Compensation & Benefits
The expected salary range for Production Planner II is $70,000-$90,000 annually. The expected salary range for the Production Planner III is $90,000-$110,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition, Nissha Medical Technologies offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Nissha Medical Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.
