AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE

Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity.

Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

ABOUT THIS JOB
Location: Virginia Beach, VA (on-site)

Department: Production & Logistics

Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Clinical Status: Non- Clinical

HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Production Planner manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process for their assigned portfolio to ensure the requirements of the demand plan and associated measurements are achieved. Their duties include managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production, monitoring the production process, and adjusting the plan as needed. They leverage the SAP system and other tools to make informed decisions and provide reporting on adherence to plan.

Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Planning: Collaborates with Production Managers/Supervisors to develop effective production plans that meet defined requirements, while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste. Evaluates availability of materials, equipment and staffing to create and/or modify process orders in SAP to support established plan.
• Inventory Control: Monitors inventory level across assigned product portfolio, establishes and communicates priorities to support areas, ensures that safety stock and product availability targets are met to minimize back orders.
• Scheduling: Works closely with the Strategic Operations Planner to review forecast demand and proposed production schedules for each product line.
• Communication: Resolves production disruptions and productivity problems and escalates issues to upper management as appropriate.
• Reporting: Prepares and submits daily, weekly, and monthly departmental activity reports. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions using data.

WHAT YOULL BRING
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• Masters degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• CTBS: Certified Tissue Bank Specialist, American Association of Tissue Banks
• CPIM or CSCP: Association for Supply Chain Management
• One (1) year of related work experience within tissue banking or medical device industry.
• One (1) year of ERP (SAP) experience.
  

Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/ completeness and early/ on-time delivery.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to successfully gather and evaluate pertinent information to draw conclusions and identify potential trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite.

WHY JOIN LIFENET HEALTH

When you join LifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, youre joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine. Youll be part of a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and the drive to make a difference.

We recognize that great work happens when people feel supported. Thats why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Heres how we support YOU:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage- Comprehensive care that wont break the bank.
• Profit Sharing Plan- Share in the success you help create.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- Invest in your future with confidence.
• Paid Parental Leave- 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
• Corporate Sponsored Events- Celebrate milestones and build connections.
• Generous Paid Time Off- Because balance matters:
  • 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
  • 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
  • 9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
• Flexible Work Program- For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
• Tuition reimbursement- We invest in your growth and education.
• Career & Leadership Development- Expand your impact and potential.
• Wellness Program- Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Support for you and your household.
• Incredible teammates- Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.
  

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will nature of employment at LifeNet Health.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $24.64 to $32.85 hourly

Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $24.64 hourly (entry level qualifications) to $32.85 hourly
(experienced in this role). Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidates knowledge and relevant experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As part of our commitment to safety, we maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse screening.