Production Scheduling Assistant
About The Position
At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions and drive responsible practices towards a sustainable future for generations to come. As a family-owned company since 1937, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer care through high-quality, innovative waste and packaging solutions. Our customers and their satisfaction are paramount to our business; we strive to understand their needs and exceed their expectations at every turn. We are a global injection molding manufacturer, producing durable waste and recycling carts, and pioneering reusable packaging systems that reduce carbon footprints. Our dynamic and inclusive culture fosters personal and professional growth, making us an ideal employer for career advancement. Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Production Scheduling Assistant to help coordinate customer orders, production schedules, work orders, and inventory needs. This person will work closely with Production, Assembly and Packaging (A&P), Sales, Customer Service, Shipping, and Materials to keep order information accurate and work moving on schedule.
Requirements
- Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to organize multiple requests and adjust priorities when schedules change.
- Comfortable working with computer systems, records, and basic calculations.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work with both office and production teams.
- Ability to read work instructions, order details, and routine correspondence.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in production scheduling, manufacturing administration, order processing, materials coordination, or a related role is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute production schedules and work order packages for Production and A&P.
- Review box orders and cart work orders for the information needed to schedule and process them.
- Prepare work orders and graphic orientation forms for inventory stock.
- Maintain accurate records of completed production and A&P work orders, including first-piece inspection tags.
- Record completed work order packages and provide them to Shipping for verification.
- Identify authorized work orders for the Shipping Coordinator.
- Provide the Raw Material Handler with daily material requests.
- Respond to order and schedule questions from Sales and Customer Service.
- Help convert paper records to digital files using company systems.
- Perform related administrative work and support other department needs as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
