Auto Admin Scheduler I 1st Shift

East Penn Manufacturing Company • Lyon Station, PA

12d

About The Position

East Penn is seeking a Scheduler I to assist in developing, preparing, and maintaining production schedules that guide production activities and resources. The role gathers information from internal teams about materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments to support accurate scheduling.

The position works with production departments, plant supervisors, manufacturing operations, material and inventory leaders, Sales, and Customer Support. It uses ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, and other databases and tools to maintain schedules and provide reporting. The role requires strict adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive and confidential data, as well as regular attendance, the ability to work mandatory overtime, and compliance with product quality, hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

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 effectively and take direction accurately.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time.
• Self-starter with close 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.
• Strict adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime.

Nice To Haves

• East Penn work experience that includes knowledge of company 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 data from internal teams about materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments for use in schedules.
• Communicate with manufacturing operations and material and inventory leaders about future material and inventory availability, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Escalate discrepancies and potentially controversial matters to a supervisor for resolution.
• Provide Manufacturing Operations, Sales, and Customer Support with information about completion expectations for finished scheduled orders and work orders.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Work mandatory overtime.
• Produce a high-quality product and follow proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
• Safeguard personal, financial, and proprietary information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations, maintaining data integrity and privacy.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with 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.

What This Job Offers

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