Planner

AMETEK, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. through Paragon Medical Orthopedics is seeking an experienced production planner/supervisor to develop and maintain the production and inventory plan within a lean environment. You will work closely with customers to meet schedules and will identify capacity constraints, proposing solutions to management.

The role requires APICS knowledge and a track record of process improvement. You will also oversee budgeting, ERP data integrity, and a team responsible for training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
• APICS certification preferred.
• 5–10 years supervisory experience.
• GMP knowledge in medical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a production plan and inventory plan within lean manufacturing.
• Works closely with customer to meet production plans.
• Identifies capacity constraints and proposes resolutions to management.
• Provides planning support to all new product introductions.
• Pursues continuous improvement in all activities.
• Assists in developing financial budgets.
• Provide information on plant metrics and performance.
• Routinely review performance against the production schedule and adjust as needed.
• Address backorders with vendors and develop recovery plans.
• Maintain integrity of planning data in ERP and conduct reviews.
• Manage performance including training, reviews, cross-training, and discipline.

Skills

Production planning

Leadership

Project management

MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/operations/business

APICS certification

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

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Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description:

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.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 100,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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