Production Planning Manager at Dexcom in San Diego, California

Job Description:

About Dexcom:

Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.

Position Summary:

As a member of the production control team, you will be responsible for the daily management of a team of production planners. You will be responsible for maintaining a strong connection to the manufacturing management team and the supply chain team. You will bring a deep understanding of the manufacturing processes and value stream flow and will provide guidance on scheduling, prioritization, and exception management to the manufacturing planners. The production planning manager is responsible for master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, including WIP tracking through outside processing activities, and production planning performance reporting. The planning manager will drive continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes, seeking to implement best in class planning practices at Dexcom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee production planning activities within the organization.


• Determine production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications.


• Oversee workflow plans and schedules for production departments.


• Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery.


• Identify delays and accordingly adjust schedules to meet deadlines.


• Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities.


• Notify downstream customers of any delays and shortages.


• Support the maintenance of optimal inventory levels


• Ensure accurate and realistic planning horizons


• Troubleshoot the MPS and review outputs for accuracy


• Maintain key planning work center metrics and communicate updates to cross functional teams


• Produce reports and metrics to facilitate planning


• Evaluate current planning processes and recommend improvements.


• Assist in new product introduction projects.


• Conduct daily meetings to keep track of production schedules.


• Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly.


• Assist in employee hiring, training, performance evaluation, retention, and termination activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from 4 year college or university, preferably Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering degree


• 8+ years of prior production planning, scheduling and production control experience in a manufacturing facility required, preferably in medical device industry


• 4+ years of management experience


• Experience in implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment


• Thorough knowledge of ERP System design, function, and operation


• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills


• Thinks outside the box, challenges work processes, and helps to create the vision for planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior participation in or leadership of an ERP system transformation


• Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)


• Lean Manufacturing experience

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this area. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to perform the following Physical Activity: Standing, walking, sitting, using hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. May be required to lift 0 lbs. to over 100 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be exposed to the following environmental conditions: Wet or humid conditions, work near moving parts, work in high - precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), extreme cold (non-weather), risk of electric shock, work with explosives, risk of radiation, vibration. The noise level in this work environment can range from quiet to very loud.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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