Senior Manager, Production Planning

Req ID: 10066

Working Location: Minnesota, Maple Grove; Minnesota, Minneapolis

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Production Planning leads the production planning and scheduling function within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the on-time, compliant delivery of high-quality products while optimizing inventory, capacity, and resource utilization. The position drives the design, execution, and continuous improvement of business processes and systems that support manufacturing operations. Acting as a key cross-functional liaison, the Senior Manager leads ERP system enhancements and strategic initiatives for manufacturing site. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in MPS/MRP, lean manufacturing, and FDA/ISO compliance, along with strong leadership to promote scalability, operational excellence, and ongoing process improvement.

Job Duties

Lead and manage a team of Production Planners.
Develop and maintain a demand-driven MPS aligned with sales forecasts, customer orders, and new product introductions (NPI).
Coordinate and facilitate Supply S&OE meetings and related materials.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert and functional lead for ERP systems supporting manufacturing operations.
Develop and implement manufacturing supply processes and ERP system enhancements.
Design and maintain auditing, tracking, and reporting tools for master planning data accuracy.
Assess and validate IT solutions to ensure alignment with business needs.
Evaluate deployed solutions for effectiveness and recommend modifications.
Define roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and performance metrics for projects.
Research industry best practices and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
Act as a visionary leader to develop scalable and innovative business processes.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Information Systems, or related field. APICS CPIM Certification & Lean Enterprise Certification preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of operations experience in a regulated industry (medical device preferred).
Minimum of 5 years in process mapping, documentation, and end-user training.
Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (planning, purchasing, production, inventory, distribution).
Experience with multi-site operations and integrated processes.
Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and change management.
Experience in applying technology to business needs.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $114,467.00 - $160,254.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Supply Chain

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Segment: Industrial, Lean Six Sigma, Business Process, Change Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Management

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