Job Title:  Master Scheduler

Paragon Medical, a business of AMETEK, is a trusted partner in medical device manufacturing, offering end-to-end solutions from concept to final production. With expertise across various applications, we deliver high-precision components and complete products tailored to exceed customer expectations.

Job Summary:

Establish and monitor the production schedules for the facility to achieve customer requirements. Manages day-to-day scheduling department functions and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Acts as primary contact with sales, manufacturing, and logistics, determining resource constraints, and developing plans to achieve customers’ needs.
•    Enters specific sales orders into the master schedule based on requested customer delivery dates, availability of raw materials, and equipment.
•    Maintains the master production schedule for the facility, reviewing daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements, delay in receiving raw materials, availability of production changes in customer requirements, delay in receiving raw materials, availability of production equipment, etc. Advises appropriate personnel of changes in the schedule.
•    Leads weekly production planning meeting that includes representatives from production, shipping, customer service, and purchasing departments.
•    Reviews monthly marketing forecasts and adjusts master schedules accordingly.
•    Manages scheduling department staff. Responsible for Performance Management, including selection, training, employee development, performance reviews, cross training, and disciplinary action.
•    Maintains department metrics related to departmental performance.
•    Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management or Business. Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred.

Experience:

5-10 years experience in manufacturing, production planning, and materials control function.

KSA's:

•    Extensive hands-on experience with a computerized production planning system (MRP system). 
•    Ability to analyze situations and react in a timely manner necessary. Strong project management skills required. 
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required. Excellent follow-up skills required. 
•    Ability to juggle multiple tasks with minimal supervision and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
•    Ability to independently solve problems and make recommendations. 
•    Above average communication skills required. 
•    Ability to communicate verbally and in written format.