Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler ll

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II

Location: Miami, Oklahoma | Full-Time | On-Site

Build Your Career. Make an Impact. Help Keep Manufacturing Moving.

Are you an organized problem-solver who enjoys planning, coordinating with others, and keeping operations running smoothly? Do you have experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, inventory management, or materials planning?

Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II to join our team in Miami, Oklahoma!

In this role, you'll help keep production on track by making sure the right materials, people, and resources are available to meet customer needs. You'll work with a variety of teams, solve day-to-day challenges, and play an important role in helping our manufacturing operations succeed.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler II, you'll play a key role in keeping our production schedules organized, efficient, and aligned with customer needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Keep production on track: Create, maintain, and adjust manufacturing schedules to help meet customer orders and delivery deadlines.
- Plan ahead: Review materials, inventory, staffing, equipment, and production capacity to identify potential delays before they happen.
- Work as a team: Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and Materials Planning to coordinate schedules and solve production challenges.
- Use data to make decisions: Work with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and production reports to monitor schedules, track performance, and recommend improvements.
- Solve problems: Identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and other production challenges, and help develop practical solutions.
- Maintain accurate information: Keep planning data, production schedules, bills of materials, and related records organized and up to date.
- Make things better: Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve production flow, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Support quality and safety: Follow company procedures, safety standards, and applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

What You'll Bring to the Team

Education and Experience:

You can qualify through any ONE of the following combinations:

- Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience
- Associate's degree with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience
- High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience

Skills That Will Help You Succeed:

- Experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, materials coordination, inventory management, or a related area is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities
- Comfort working with numbers, schedules, reports, and computer systems
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments

Additional Experience That's a Plus

- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of production capacity, inventory planning, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing processes
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or a similar supply chain certification
- Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment

- This is a full-time, on-site position at our Miami, Oklahoma manufacturing location.
- Most work is performed in a manufacturing-support or office environment, with occasional visits to production, warehouse, or controlled areas.
- Employees must follow applicable safety, quality, GMP, and PPE requirements.
- The role involves extended computer use and occasional standing or walking through operational areas.
- Some schedule flexibility or overtime may be needed based on business requirements.

Why Join Our Miami, OK Team?

We believe great work deserves great support. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll have access to:

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive pay
- Performance-related bonus opportunities, where eligible
- Annual performance-based merit increases
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to be part of a global company doing meaningful work

Your Work Matters Here

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you won't just be building production schedules. You'll be helping teams deliver products that support important scientific and healthcare applications around the world.

If you're ready to put your manufacturing knowledge, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities to work in a role where you can grow your career and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Join our Miami, Oklahoma team and help us make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.