Production Scheduler

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Benefits and Pay Range

Benefits offered for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Medical Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Company Paid Life Insurance 1X annual Salary | Voluntary Life Insurance | Long-Term Disability Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance | Flexible Spending Account and Health Saving Account | 401(K) Retirement Plan (Matching) | 14 Days of Paid Time Off | 10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is between $66,600.00 - $72,000 annually . Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for managing the scheduling activities associated with an ISO 13485:2016/GMP life sciences manufacturing environment. The role will manage the WIP, FG inventory levels to meet customer delivery service expectations for Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order products in a contract manufacturing environment. This includes, but is not limited to, bulk formulation, filling and kitting of products. The position requires a high degree of analytical capability with a combination of both strategic and tactical skills to optimize the complex balance between customer expectations, inventory, capacity, lead-times, lot size and other supply chain factors. The role will interface with sourcing, customer service managers, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution and suppliers.

A successful individual should have excellent communication and relationship-building skills as well as the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

This role is 100% On-Site, Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 6:30 am - 8:00 am with a consistent schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in ensuring timely completion of work orders of internally manufactured materials

• Ensure a daily schedule, along with associated materials, is ready for daily production

• Communicate material supply issues proactively with all required business functions

• Support new product launches by coordinating the schedule with the manufacturing manager and project managers

• Vigilant communication is required to ensure QA, QC and manufacturing resources are aligned with client delivery dates

• Back up the buyer/planner when they are not available

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 2 years of experience with manufacturing

• A minimum of 1 years of experience utilizing an ERP system - preferably Net Suite

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles and 5S standards

• Intermediate skills using Excel for charting, data sorting, filtering, etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills - good verbal and written communication skills are required. Must have a customer service mindset with the ability to communicate clearly

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and interpret data to make critical decisions

• Must be able to work on several projects or initiatives concurrently, with appropriate time management skills and the ability to prioritize

• (Preferred) A 4-year degree in Business, Science or engineering discipline

• (Preferred) Net Suite and Master Control experience

• (Preferred) Experience in an ISO or GMP environment

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.

Background checks are conducted to support workplace productivity, safety and security by ensuring applicant backgrounds and qualifications are suitable for the position being considered.

It is the policy of Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc., as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on finalist(s) for all positions. These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. Background checks may include, but are not limited to: verification with educational institutions or licensing/credentialing boards; standard criminal checks, employment verification; and other pertinent information and resources.

Employment offers will generally be made after successful completion of applicable background check(s). However, any offers of employment made prior to completion of the background check(s) shall be contingent upon successful completion of the check(s). Finalist(s) may be rejected if they provide inaccurate, untruthful information, don't fully participate in a required background check, or don't sign or complete a required form.

Salary : $66,600 - $72,000