What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler/Planner position at Mentor Technical Group?
About Mentor Technical Group (MTG):
Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and Boston, United States, we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.
Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and maintain production schedules, personnel assignments, and resource allocation in alignment with operational requirements.
Collaborate with managers and project teams to ensure project timelines are met and resources are utilized efficiently.
Monitor project and task progress, identifying potential bottlenecks, conflicts, or delays, and propose corrective actions.
Generate and maintain accurate records of schedules, changes, and assignments.
Communicate schedule updates and priority changes to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
Support resource planning and process optimization to improve operational efficiency.
Prepare reports on scheduling performance, compliance with timelines, and resource utilization.
Assist in planning for production needs in regulated environments, ensuring adherence to quality and compliance requirements.
Qualifications / Requirements / Knowledge / Education / Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in scheduling, production planning, or resource coordination, preferably in FDA-regulated or life sciences environments.
Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
Knowledge of scheduling tools, project management software, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Experience in process optimization and resource planning in regulated manufacturing is a plus.
Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.
Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.