Planner/Scheduler (Medical Device Manufacturing)

Location: Houston Plant, Houston, Texas, United States; onsite work in an office and manufacturing environment. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global is an innovation-driven medical technology company developing clinically differentiated orthopedic solutions, products, services, and integrated technologies.

What you will do

• Build, maintain, and continuously adjust daily and weekly finite-capacity production schedules for a high-mix machining and discrete manufacturing environment.
• Sequence work orders, manage MRP outputs and ERP data, release and monitor work orders in NetSuite, and balance demand, inventory, materials, tooling, machine capacity, changeovers, and downstream constraints.
• Coordinate outside processing, follow up on delays, and develop recovery plans to protect customer and launch commitments.
• Own supply planning and production scheduling for NPI launches, manufacturing transfers, and CAPEX initiatives, including integrated roadmaps and back-scheduled production requirements.
• Monitor machine loading, utilization, bottlenecks, capacity gaps, inventory, schedule adherence, and operational KPIs; present risks and recommended actions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, production flow, changeover performance, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery, supporting Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–5 years of progressively responsible experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply planning, manufacturing operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience scheduling production in a finite-capacity manufacturing environment, including hands-on work-order management and outside-processing coordination.
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems for production planning, inventory management, and work-order execution; experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or a comparable ERP system, with NetSuite preferred.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or a comparable BI platform and the ability to develop and interpret operational dashboards and reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to prioritize competing requirements, identify risks, and coordinate resolution across departments.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods and work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Full-time authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience in medical device or other FDA-regulated manufacturing, including GMP and Device History Records.
• Understanding of machining setups, changeovers, cycle times, routings, machine capabilities, and production constraints.
• Experience with Power BI data modeling and connecting BI tools to ERP or manufacturing data.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-to-medium-volume discrete manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Spending and savings accounts, a 401(k) plan, income protection plans, and discounted insurance rates.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and legal services.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation practices.