Operations Planner

Operations Planner II Lumos Diagnostics | Carlsbad, California | Full-Time, Onsite Great products depend on great planning. Help us make it happen. At Lumos Diagnostics, our mission is to develop, manufacture, and distribute innovative diagnostic products—delivering actionable information, in real-time, at the point of care. Bringing that mission to life takes more than innovation. It takes thoughtful planning, strong collaboration, and operational excellence to ensure our products are manufactured efficiently and reliably. That's where you come in. We're looking for an Operations Planner II who thrives on connecting the dots between production schedules, material availability, inventory, and manufacturing priorities. Someone who thinks ahead, anticipates challenges, and enjoys turning complex operational needs into clear, actionable plans. In this role, you'll work closely with our Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D teams to help keep production moving, solve operational challenges, and support the continued growth of Lumos Diagnostics. Your planning makes our progress possible. The Opportunity As an Operations Planner II, you'll play an important role in ensuring our manufacturing operations have the materials, schedules, and information needed to deliver results. You'll coordinate production planning for our Assembly and Chemistry operations, maintain accurate information within our ERP system, monitor inventory and capacity, and provide meaningful operational insights to support informed decision-making. This is a hands-on planning position that offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and see the direct impact of your work on our manufacturing performance. What You'll Be Doing Keep production on track. Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules, balancing demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. Connect planning with execution. Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to anticipate constraints, communicate priorities, and support timely production. Keep materials moving. Support material requirements planning, purchasing activities, inventory accuracy, and supplier coordination to help ensure production readiness. Make data work harder. Use NetSuite, Excel, and operational dashboards to monitor inventory, production performance, material availability, and schedule attainment. Manage the details that matter. Create, release, and close work orders, maintain approved bills of materials, and ensure accurate ERP transactions and production documentation. Solve problems before they become disruptions. Identify scheduling and material risks, recommend practical solutions, and support continuous improvement. Bring teams together. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, track project timelines and deliverables, and keep stakeholders informed of progress and priorities. What Success Looks Like We're looking for someone who brings more than strong technical skills. The right person is proactive, resourceful, analytical, and committed to helping the broader team succeed. You'll thrive in this role if you: Think Ahead: Anticipate material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and capacity constraints before they disrupt production. Own the Details: Maintain accurate production schedules, inventory information, and operational reporting while consistently following through on commitments. Connect the Dots: Understand how decisions across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality affect overall operational performance. Communicate with Purpose: Build strong working relationships, keep stakeholders informed, and raise potential challenges early. Turn Data Into Action: Use ERP systems, Excel, and operational metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and recommend improvements. Deliver Results: Manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and a commitment to quality. What Y…

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