Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
WORK SHIFT
DAY (United States of America)SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Responsible for coordinating and managing production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing work orders.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED
• Prepares schedules and ensures timely completion of work orders for manufacturing processes.
• Releases and prints work orders for prepared schedules.
• Interfaces with Supervisors, Material Handling and Purchasing and resolves concerns regarding schedules, part shortages, expedites, ECN approval, etc.
• Problem solves inventory issues by substituting parts and adjusting pick lists.
• Meets daily with Supervisors regarding scheduling issues.
• Prepares an expedited list for sterilization preparation and warehouse personnel.
• Collects data to prepare reports for the Manager, Production, Planning, Purchasing and Inventory Control.
• Mentors with Supply planner II.
• Performs a variety of other tasks and related work, as required.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills; preferably spreadsheets, word processing, and other applicable software programs.
• Experience with manufacturing work orders on Teach Teams or Value Stream Structure.
• Demonstrated experience with tracking and reviewing reports.
COMPETENCIES
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Organization
COMMENTS
Infectious Control Risk Category III:
The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.
As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:
* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
* 401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.
Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.
Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
- Minimum of five years of supply chain experience
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Experience with manufacturing work order
- Beginner Blue Yonder skills
- APICS certification
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Merit Medical Systems, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Merit Medical Systems, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — An on‑site medical clinic at headquarters and campus wellness initiatives aim to make care more convenient and affordable for employees and families. Safety training and ongoing wellness programming further reinforce the health offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with active employer contributions and discretionary matching provides structured support for long‑term savings. Eligibility and plan participation are clearly established for U.S. employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a purchase discount enables accessible ownership participation. A successor plan is slated to replace the legacy program, pending shareholder approval.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
As a global healthcare company, we understand customer needs and innovate and deliver medical solutions that transform patient care. Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 300 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Malvern, Pennsylvania; Rockland, Massachusetts; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Markham, Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.
