Auto Admin Scheduler I 1st Shift

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Lyons (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays & vacation

Employee assistance

Fitness discounts

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Lyons, PA, is seeking a Scheduler I to develop, prepare, and maintain production schedules that guide daily operations. The role collects data from internal teams and uses ERP systems to produce master schedules and reporting.

You will work with plant supervisors to balance workloads, coordinate material availability, and communicate expected completion dates to Production, Sales, and Customer Support. 0-2 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of EP procedures, practices and systems (Mainframe, Glovia, MSR, Somax).
• Understanding of materials management, inventory control, and/or shipping procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; good at listening and taking direction.
• Proficient in multitasking, prioritization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and maintain production schedules which guide daily production activities and resources.
• Review Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support work order planning for production departments.
• Interact with plant supervisors to maintain workload balance across work centers and distribute work orders.
• Utilize ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, and other databases/tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reporting.
• Gather data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.
• Communicate with manufacturing operations and material/inventory leaders concerning future availability of materials inventory and adjusts schedules accordingly.
• Escalate discrepancies and/or potentially controversial matters to supervisor for resolution.
• Supply information to Manufacturing Operations, Sales, and Customer Support concerning completion expectations of finish scheduled orders/work orders.
• Performs other duties as required.
• This position requires strict adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive and confidential data.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Mainframe

Glovia

MSR

Somax

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with 80 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a Scheduler I who assists in the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules that guide production activities and resources. The Schedule I gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules which guide daily production activities and resources
• Reviews Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support work order planning for production departments
• Interacts with plant supervisors to maintain workload balance across work centers and distributes work orders
• Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, and other databases/tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reporting
• Gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules
• Communicates with manufacturing operations and material/inventory leaders concerning future availability of materials inventory and adjusts schedules accordingly
• Escalates discrepancies and/or potentially controversial matters to supervisor for resolution
• Supplies information to Manufacturing Operations, Sales, and Customer Support concerning completion expectations of finish scheduled orders/work orders
• Performs other duties as required
• This position requires strict adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive and confidential data. Employees must safeguard all personal, financial, and proprietary information in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, ensuring data integrity and privacy at all times

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

Required:

• 0-2 years of related work experience

Preferred:

• East Penn work experience that includes knowledge of EP procedures, practices and systems (Mainframe, Glovia, MSR, Somax)
• Understanding of materials management, inventory control, and/or shipping procedures

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred

Skills & Competencies

Novice to advanced beginner technical skill levelo Demonstrates an understanding of standard practices related to manufacturing processes and systems generally o Demonstrates reasoning and problem-solving skills o Demonstrates the ability to assess issues and escalates appropriately for resolution Effective written and verbal communication skills Can effectively listen and take direction accurately Adept in multi-tasking, prioritizing, and time management Self-starter with a keen attention for detail and accuracy Strong interpersonal skills: a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization Listens and responds constructively to other team members’ ideas Open to coaching with the ability to apply feedback; Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office, Excel

• Maintains regular attendance
• Ability to work mandatory over time
• Performs other duties as requested by Management
• Responsible for producing a high quality product
• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices
• These tasks are considered essential elements of the job

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities