Production Planner

Responsibilities Assign customer orders to production slots on the manufacturing shop floor Assign and ensure availability of materials, equipment and labor to customer orders Utilize ERP / MES to generate manufacturing work orders Coordinate with various teams to ensure timely manufacturing job execution and troubleshoot issues or changes to jobs Coordinate schedule readiness and planning review meetings in review of manufacturing schedules, facility shutdowns, equipment maintenance needs and other impactful events Tracks delivery metrics to achieve targets and customer delivery metrics Performs capacity planning for manufacturing facilities and identifies risks, impacts and needs Supports, as needed, Logistics management for delivery of starting material from donors and drug product materials to customers

Qualifications A.S. degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred 3+ years of experience in planning and scheduling required, ideally in a biopharma manufacturing environment Prior experience with MES and ERP systems Personal Qualities & Physical Demands Ability to multitask and handle multiple

responsibilities simultaneously; able to prioritize Demonstrates strong work ethic, curiosity to learn and contribute in a fast-paced collaborative environment Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to support making decisions affecting due dates, quality and cost Ability to gown and work in clean room areas from time to time Ability to work in a collaborative manner, independently and as part of a team Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment while following SOPs Highly tolerant and respectful of all team members A sense of humor is always appreciated Strong problem-solving skills with desire to improve upon established processes Ability to work for long periods of time at a computer Occasional need to ascend/descend stairs within the workspace; job requires sitting, standing/walking \n $85,000 - $105,000 a year \n The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in

the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual

bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision

benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave

benefits. Other

perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.

Who we are We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them. We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility. We innovate on a path that hasn’t been paved. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission. We aren’t afraid to ask “why not” and challenge the status quo. We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers. Notice to staffing firms Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent team, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we rarely outsource recruitment.

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