Assistant Production 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.

The Assistant Production Scheduler will ensure products are manufactured on time and at the most cost-efficient flow of production operations.

• Coordinate production workflow, including initiation and release of work orders.
• Monitor and help to maintain all facets of the manufacturing process starting with procurement of raw material and ending at the shipment to the customer.
• Assist with identifying and eliminating bottlenecks within the manufacturing process and recommending solutions.
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance with minimum delay.
• Determine labor, equipment and raw materials that are needed to cover production demand.
• Assign work to specific machine centers.
• Recommend shift overtime to the Director of Operations according to production demands.
• Monitor jobs to ensure work will finish on time and within budget.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Obtain throughput information (machine runtime, number of finished products, percentage of defectives, etc.).
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports.
• Coordinate necessary activities with other departments as needed.
• Perform other related duties as needed or requested by the Director of Operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 3-6 years experinece.

• Knowledge and experience in production planning.
• Experience with MRP.
• Ability to work with MS Office and an ERP system.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast- moving environment.