Auto Admin Scheduler I 1st Shift

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Lyons, PA

21h

About The Position

East Penn is seeking a Scheduler I to assist in developing, preparing, and maintaining production schedules that guide production activities and resource use. The role gathers information from internal teams about materials, inventory, resource availability, and delivery commitments to incorporate into schedules. It requires adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive or confidential data, along with regular attendance and a commitment to product quality, hygiene, housekeeping, and safety.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Novice to advanced beginner technical skill level.
• Understanding of standard practices related to manufacturing processes and systems.
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess issues and escalate them appropriately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen and take direction accurately.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across functional areas and organizational levels.
• Ability to listen and respond constructively to other team members’ ideas.
• Openness to coaching and ability to apply feedback.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• East Penn work experience, including knowledge of East Penn procedures, practices, and systems such as Mainframe, Glovia, MSR, and Somax.
• Understanding of materials management, inventory control, and/or shipping procedures.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, preparing, and maintaining production schedules that guide daily production activities and resources.
• Review the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support work order planning for production departments.
• Interact with plant supervisors to maintain workload balance across work centers and distribute work orders.
• Use ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, and other databases and tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reports.
• Gather information from internal teams about materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments for production schedules.
• Communicate with manufacturing operations and material and inventory leaders about future material and inventory availability, and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Escalate discrepancies and potentially controversial matters to a supervisor for resolution.
• Provide Manufacturing Operations, Sales, and Customer Support with completion expectations for scheduled orders and work orders.
• Safeguard personal, financial, and proprietary information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations, maintaining data integrity and privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance and work mandatory overtime.
• Produce a high-quality product and follow proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Group health insurance with medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage and a low employee premium.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution.
• Nine paid company holidays, two paid personal holidays, and annual paid vacation days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness discounts.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Annual bonus program for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED