Production Coordinator

Production Scheduler

This production-focused role bridges manufacturing, logistics, and project management by coordinating daily workflows, aligning cross-functional resources, and ensuring that all activities meet strict FDA, ISO, and cGMP standards. The position plays a key part in production scheduling, inventory control, and ERP-driven planning to keep product lines on track and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day manufacturing workflows to ensure product lines are scheduled and delivered on time.
• Lead production scheduling activities to balance capacity, materials, and demand across multiple product lines.
• Act as the primary liaison between production, procurement, regional marketing, and R&D to support seamless cross-functional collaboration.
• Plan and allocate resources across manufacturing, logistics, and related functions to meet project timelines and production goals.
• Track project timelines and key milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence.
• Monitor documentation and production records to ensure all processes comply with FDA, ISO, and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations.
• Oversee cycle counts and inventory accuracy, ensuring materials and finished goods are properly recorded and available when needed.
• Manage raw material routing through the ERP system, including issuing, transferring, and reconciling materials for production orders.
• Forecast supply needs based on production schedules, historical demand, and upcoming projects, and communicate requirements to procurement.
• Utilize ERP systems, such as Oracle or SAP, to manage production orders, inventory control, and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with quality and compliance teams to address any documentation or process deviations related to production and inventory.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders regarding production status, constraints, and required adjustments to meet delivery commitments.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle or SAP, for production planning and inventory control.
• Strong understanding of inventory management practices, including cycle counts and material routing.
• Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulatory requirements and adherence to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
• Experience in medical device, biotech, or electromechanical manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and communicate effectively with production, procurement, marketing, and R&D teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attention to detail in documentation, compliance tracking, and data accuracy within ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing industries is beneficial.
• Familiarity with molecular diagnostics or PCR test kit manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Comfort working with Oracle-based production scheduling and ERP inventory control modules.
• Ability to analyze production data and inventory reports to support decision-making and forecasting.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Why Work Here?

Join an organization at the forefront of molecular diagnostics, where your work directly supports the manufacture of PCR test kits that make a meaningful impact on healthcare. You will be part of a department led by supervisors who genuinely care about their teams, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. The culture emphasizes quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to grow your skills in regulated manufacturing and ERP-driven operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a first-shift manufacturing environment, working Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The position requires flexibility to work approximately one hour of overtime per day and occasional additional overtime as needed to meet production demands. You will work in a regulated facility that adheres to FDA, ISO, and cGMP standards, with frequent use of ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP to manage production and inventory. The environment is focused on precision, cleanliness, and compliance, typical of medical device and molecular diagnostics manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cypress, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cypress, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.