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Scheduling Assistant

Fox Service Company, Elkhart, IN, United States


Job Title

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.
Position 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.
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

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.
Position Qualifications

Education:
HS diploma or equivalent
Experience:
No experience required, but 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