Scheduling Assistant

Fox Factory • Garfield, MI

7d

About The Position

The Scheduling Assistant prepares production schedules for a business unit or organization, establishing the sequence and lead time of operations to meet completion dates based on sales forecasts or customer orders. The role translates orders into sequential work schedules, analyzes production specifications and capacity data, and calculates production process, tool, and staffing requirements. It plans workflow and operation sequences, coordinates with department supervisors, expedites delayed operations, adjusts schedules when conditions change, and prepares production reports. The position may also prepare material and equipment lists and purchase orders, collaborate with internal and external personnel, provide scheduling support through team and inter-office communications, and perform clerical and other duties as needed.

The position is based in a manufacturing environment and involves walking, standing, bending, and lifting for extended periods, with lifting of up to 55 pounds. It also requires vision sufficient to validate and enter computer data.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail oriented and capable of multitasking.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex data and issues.
• Able to handle pressure well.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of scheduling or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate orders into a sequential work schedule.
• Analyze production specifications and capacity data and calculate production process, tool, and human resource requirements.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to established production sequences and lead times.
• Plan the sequence of operations.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine the status of assigned projects.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to accommodate unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare production reports.
• May prepare lists and purchase orders to obtain required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with internal and external personnel to implement and maintain services and programs.
• Provide scheduling support through team-member and inter-office communications.
• Perform clerical duties and other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and an excellent compensation package.
• Employee discounts.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

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