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AMETEK · Pierceton
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
Develops and maintains the company production plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains a production plan and inventory plan within lean environment.
- Works closely with customer to meet production plans.
- Identifies capacity constraints and brings recommendations to management for resolution.
- Provides planning support to all new product introductions.
- Pursues contentious improvement in all activities.
- Assists in developing financial budgets.
- Provide information on plant metrics and performance.
- Routinely review performance against the existing production schedule and makes adjustments as needed.
- Responsible for addressing backorders with vendors and developing plans to recover.
- Maintains integrity of planning data within ERP system and conducts periodic reviews.
- Responsible for performance management, including selection, training, employee development, performance reviews, cross training, and disciplinary action.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.
Education
- 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred. APICS certification preferred.
Experience
- 5-10 years
- Previous supervisory experience preferred. Previous experience and knowledge of GMP within the medical device field preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to independently solve problems and make recommendations.
- Proactive approach in completing tasks and projects.
- Leadership skills and ability to influence others.
- Skilled in dealing with all levels of staff, production through management.
- Strong interpersonal and employee development skills.
- Ability to work and contribute in a team oriented, continuous improvement manufacturing environment.
- Above average communication skills required.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written format.
- 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 multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Previous experience with an MRP system preferred.