Production Scheduler

Job Title: Production Scheduler ** if you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to apply and email me your resume at alalfaro @ astoncarter.com so we can schedule a time to connect asap! **   Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Scheduler to join our team in a medical device manufacturing environment. This role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring production schedules using Epicor to ensure production efficiency, on-time delivery, and compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities

- Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules using Epicor, balancing customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity.
- Translate demand forecasts and customer orders into actionable production plans that align with operational goals.
- Monitor production progress and proactively adjust schedules to address delays, shortages, bottlenecks, or capacity constraints.
- Coordinate with Production, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to ensure timely availability of materials, labor, and equipment.
- Analyze production data, capacity utilization, and workflow to identify inefficiencies or conflicts and recommend corrective actions.
- Document, and maintain accurate production schedules, revisions, and status updates within the ERP system.
- Optimize resource utilization (labor, machinery, and materials) to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and support cost control initiatives.
- Communicate production schedules, changes, and priorities clearly across departments to ensure alignment and execution.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain appropriate stock while minimizing excess or shortages.
- Identify and escalate production risks, constraints, or disruptions and support contingency planning efforts.
- Ensure all scheduling and planning activities comply with FDA, ISO, and GMP requirements.
- Support production reporting, KPI tracking (e.g., on-time delivery, throughput, capacity utilization), forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency in Epicor Kinetic or similar ERP systems.
- Minimum 2 years of production scheduling or planning experience.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and ISO requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Associates or Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Industry experience in Medical Device or pharmaceutical is advantageous.

Work Environment This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The role involves working in a dynamic and fast-paced medical device manufacturing setting. The current production scheduler is on medical leave, so the successful candidate will step in temporarily and may transition to a permanent position. The role requires a lot of problem solving and critical thinking, as well as frequent communication with other departments. The scheduler reports directly to the CEO/President.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Placentia, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Placentia, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Placentia,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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