Production Scheduler

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position summary:

• Schedule, Release and Complete work orders for assigned products across Systems, Reagents, and Consumables
• Review and plan Work Orders based on equipment, material and supplies availability
• Use ERP to manage inventory and allocate materials needed per Work Orders and communicate to Purchasing any parts shortage or low inventory.
• Implement Cycle Counting per schedule to achieve the inventory control and accuracy objectives

Role and Responsibilities:

• Resolve inventory problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending actions.
• Identify process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time, and recommend solutions to Operations Management
• Perform daily cycle counts and all necessary inventory functions
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Assist with shipping/receiving when required
• Assist Quality Dept with inventory management and disposition of non-conforming parts
• Ensure proper CO disposition for inventory (use-up, rework, scrap, etc)
• Communicate with the Purchasing Team on low parts quantities to help drive production performance
• Works under general direction. Independently plans work, and develops approach to solution.
• Completes other tasks as assigned

Special Skills or Preferred Experience:

• Able to communicate effectively and clearly in writing and orally, and to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• Must have excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Preferred experience with FDA, ISO13485, GDP, GLP and GMP environments
• Able to lift 50 pounds, forklift certification preferred.
• Able to work standing for 5-6 hours per shift
• Proficient computer skills; i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, ERP

Minimum Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Production/Operations related field with 1-2 years of inventory management; Associates Degree in related field and 2-3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.