Scheduling Assistant

About the Role

Prepares production schedules for business unit or organization; draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet completion dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Translates orders into a sequential work schedule.
• Analyzes production specifications and capacity data, and performs mathematical calculations to determine production processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established production sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of operations.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules, and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports.
• May prepare lists and purchase orders to obtain required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Gives scheduling support through team member and inter-office communications.
• Examines production specifications and capacity data, and performs mathematical calculations to determine production processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties and other duties pertinent to Fox business.

Requirements

• Detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve complex data and issues.
• Excellent multi-tasker and handles pressure well.

Qualifications

Education: HS diploma or equivalent required

Experience: 1+ years of scheduling or administrative experience preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing Environment
• May lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires walking, standing, bending, and lifting for long periods of time
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching

Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.