Production Scheduler

Secant Group; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

Generous Paid Time off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

A leading biomaterials technology company in Quakertown seeks a Production Scheduler to optimize production plans and improve operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, and strong communication and mathematical skills. Responsibilities include interfacing with multiple departments to meet production goals and ensuring timely scheduling procedures. The role offers a full-time position with competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic understanding of GMP and working within FDA‑regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with multiple departments to ensure timely scheduling procedures.
• Generate Production Work Order & Documentation.
• Monitor Jobs and ensure materials are ready according to schedule.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills (MS Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Production Scheduler role at Secant Group

Direct message the job poster from Secant Group

What we are looking for:

The Production Scheduler plays a critical role in the planning and daily monitoring of the production plan, ensuring that safety, quality and inventory objectives are met. Works cross‑functionally with other supply chain team members to maximize operational effectiveness and profitability. Ensures that scheduling and manufacturing have all information and tools to meet production goals correctly, efficiently, and on‑time.

What will you do:

• Interface with production, warehouse personnel, engineering, purchasing, maintenance, customer service, and quality control departments to ensure timely scheduling procedures are achieved.
• Collaborate with the planning team to ensure short‑term capacity requirements are met.
• Generate all Production Work Order & Documentation required for the MFG floor.
• Ensure the production schedule within a 2‑4 week window is on track and in execution.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse team to ensure materials/labels are staged and ready according to the production schedule.
• Assist personnel in solving scheduling work issues.
• Recommend measures to improve the schedule operation.
• Create folders using system generated labels, print and insert required forms, specifications and complete the appropriate documentation.
• Monitor Jobs and let Manufacturing know when Retentions are required on new builds or if any significant changes have been made.
• Monitor planned DA’s and request prior to turning over folders to operations.
• Review raw material shortages and work with procurement and incoming quality on prioritization.
• Involve in cycle counts or annual inventory as needed.
• Work extended hours as required.

Who you are:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Possess basic mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic understanding of GMP and working within FDA‑regulated industries preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills including ability to use MS Outlook and automated manufacturing and quality systems.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to drive for results.

What we offer:

• 401(k) retirement savings with excellent company match.
• Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan / Dental / Vision.
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Generous Paid Time off and Holiday Pay.

Who we are:

The Secant Group is an advanced technology biomaterials company headquartered in Telford, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing facilities in Quakertown and Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Secant provides innovative solutions through next‑generation materials, structures, textile designs, and process technologies for the medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace and energy markets.

Seniority level: Associate    Employment type: Full‑time    Job function: Supply Chain and Manufacturing