Natera · 1 day ago
Production Planner
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, focused on making personalized genetic testing a standard part of healthcare. The Production Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring performance, and collaborating with various teams to optimize lab production.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain capacity models for headcount, equipment, facilities across multiple labs
Create daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned to production goals
Monitor shift-level execution against plan, highlight deviations >5% and remedial plans
Partner with Lab Operations leaders realign WIP and production priorities to overcome production constraints
Track and report KPIs; QCDS, schedule adherence, cycle time, bottleneck queues, OEE
Partner with Continuous Improvement teams and other individuals on identifying production constraints and improving scheduling for higher throughput and quality
Analyze data across multiple platforms including (SQL, Qlikview, PowerBI, LIMS, gSuite, JIRA, etc.) to uncover issues/bottlenecks and work with Lab Leaders on driving improvements
Establishes and manages escalation pathway for delayed or problematic samples in concert with Lab Leaders and internal stakeholders
Confers with management to resolve problems, roadblocks, and barriers to progress
Effectively communicates production expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
Plans and leads cross departmental team meetings
Adheres to Departmental Expectations
Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA/MBA degree in Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, or operations management
Proficiency in MES, ERP/MRP, LIMS, SQL, and advanced excel/analytical tools
Exceptional multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills
Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel, Oracle, gSuite
Excellence in attention to detail, problem solving, and organization skills
Self-motivation, with the desire and capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience with LIMS and SQL queries and data visualization in Tableau, QuickSight, or PowerBI
Manufacturing/Engineering experience
Knowledge and experience with Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Generous employee referral program
Company
Natera
Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Natera has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (90)
2024 (72)
2023 (37)
2022 (71)
2021 (64)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Sofinnova InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersSequoia Capital
2023-09-07Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2022-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $400.05M
2022-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Steve Chapman
CEO
Jonathan Sheena
Co-Founder, Board Member
Recent News
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