Production Coordinator

Aston Carter•Placentia, CA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a Production Scheduler for a medical device manufacturing environment. The role plans, coordinates, and monitors production schedules using Epicor to support production efficiency, on-time delivery, and compliance with regulatory standards. The scheduler translates demand forecasts and customer orders into production plans, balances demand with inventory, materials, and production capacity, and adjusts schedules as conditions change. The position also supports production reporting, KPI tracking, forecasting, and continuous improvement. This is a contract-to-hire position based fully onsite in Placentia, California, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The scheduler reports directly to the CEO/President. The hourly pay range is $25.00–$30.00.

Requirements

At least 1 year of production scheduling or planning experience.
Proficiency in Epicor Kinetic or similar ERP systems.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules using Epicor, balancing customer demand, inventory, material availability, and production capacity.
Translate demand forecasts and customer orders into actionable production plans aligned with operational goals.
Monitor production progress and 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 in the ERP system.
Optimize labor, machinery, and material use to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and support cost control.
Communicate production schedules, changes, and priorities across departments.
Monitor inventory 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.
Ensure scheduling and planning activities comply with FDA, ISO, and GMP requirements.
Support production reporting, KPI tracking, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.