Production Scheduler

Mercury Electronics•North Codorus Township, PA

4d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Mercury Electronics is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated Production Scheduler to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role monitors customer orders and related materials, coordinates with production, materials, and purchasing teams to establish completion dates, and communicates those dates to sales. The scheduler also maintains customer shipping schedules and web-based order status, expedites orders and materials, records customer-requested schedule changes, and prepares documents and spreadsheets. The typical schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position involves checking overnight changes, confirming job status on the production floor, updating schedules and order records, communicating with sales and team leads, following up on issues affecting ship dates, and preparing priorities for the next day. Mercury Electronics is a contract manufacturer with more than 260 employees and over 75 years of experience producing cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, control panels, and electromechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies. The company serves clients worldwide across a range of industries and states its commitment to valuing and respecting employees.

Requirements

One to two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate appropriately with employees at different levels, from production employees to the President.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate technical data clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize work.
Basic math skills and ability to read tape measures and rulers accurately.
General knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, including managing files and records, using desktop computers, and using common office equipment.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for contract manufacturing companies.
Ability to read and fully understand documentation such as assembly drawings, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and job orders.
Ability to understand electrical drawings and schematics and apply them to electrical assembly details.

Responsibilities

Review and maintain production status of customer orders and the materials associated with those orders.
Collaborate with production team leaders, the materials group, and purchasing to determine work progress and completion dates, then provide completion dates to sales.
Expedite customer orders and the materials associated with those orders.
Maintain customer shipping schedules for production, inspection, and shipping.
Maintain web-based customer order status.
Maintain records of customer order reschedules.
Create spreadsheets, letters, forms, and other documents.
Complete special assignments and projects.
Check changes such as new orders, material updates, and schedule impacts.
Confirm job status with production teams and update schedules and order status.
Follow up on items that could affect ship dates and ensure the next day's priorities and customer changes are recorded.