Production Scheduler (Temporary)

About the Role

The Production Scheduler develops and manages the short-term production order schedule to ensure the manufacturing plan and customer needs are met while supporting efficient use of manufacturing resources.

Essential Function / Duties

• Production and Process Development
  • Participate in the planning and scheduling day-to-day operations, including but not limited to: scheduling production orders for the week/month, cutting MOs (manufacturing orders), teams card creation, printing of routers, and population of item cards.
  • Work closely with the Operations and Commercial teams to seamlessly transition customer orders to manufacturing.
  • Communicate and help manage potential delays to maintain manufacturing performance to schedule.
  • Establish a strong working knowledge of the scheduling process and assist in the development of procedures and processes for the scheduling system as able.
  • Assist with the receiving and data entry tasks to transfer materials into inventory.
  • Lead the culture of 5S by creating an orderly work area.
  • Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques to support a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Vigilance in observation of and analysis of potentially hazardous conditions in the areas of production.
• Employee Relations
  • Convey Able’s culture and core principles through all work performed, as well as through interactions with customers and coworkers.
  • Demonstrate and inspire dedication to the company through visible actions.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to changes in workload and work collaboratively with others.
• Other duties
  • Any other appropriate duties as identified by supervisor.

• This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the essential functions

Work Schedule / Supervision

Position: Full-time; 40 hours per week, can be more. Position is temporary, starting May 1 and lasting 3-4 months.

Position Status: Hourly Status; Overtime may be necessary.

Recommended Education / Experience

Education: High School or equivalent required; Progress toward a Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred, with an interest in pursuing a career in Medical Device Manufacturing strongly preferred..

Experience: Experience in scheduling/planning in manufacturing or logistics environment and processes is preferred; proficiency with MS Office applications required; must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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About Able Medical Devices

Able Medical Devices is a leader in contract manufacturing and development. Able partners with companies seeking first class, outsourced services from design & development to comprehensive finished goods manufacturing. The company's extensive expertise includes working with surgeons and OEM's in spine, trauma and cardiothoracic markets. Able specializes in developing full surgical systems as well as custom instrumentation. Please visit our website www.ablemedicaldevices.com to learn more about the company.

Able Medical Devices is a portfolio organization of the J.M. Longyear family of companies. Headquartered in Marquette, Michigan, J.M. Longyear is a privately held asset-based manager with 150 years of experience growing long-term value. Longyear's interests span a vast spectrum of markets that include forestry and land management, mining & metals, hardwood products, manufacturing, real estate, and medical device products. Please visit www.jmlongyear.com for more information.