Planner

AMETEK; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, through Paragon Medical, is seeking a seasoned production planning leader to develop and maintain the production and inventory plan for a lean manufacturing environment. You will work closely with customers to align plans and identify capacity constraints for resolution.

The role demands 5–10 years of supervisory experience, GMP familiarity, and strong ERP/MRP skills. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, with APICS certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• GMP knowledge in medical device manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a production and inventory plan within a lean environment.
• Collaborates with customers to meet production plans.
• Identifies capacity constraints and reports recommendations to management.
• Supports new product introductions with planning.
• Maintains ERP/MRP data integrity and periodic reviews.
• Oversees performance management and staff development.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Project management

ERP/MRP knowledge

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

APICS certification preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP system

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: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

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 $7.5 billion.

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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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