production scheduler

Mercury Electronics; Seven Valleys (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Mercury Electronics in Seven Valleys, PA, is seeking an office/production coordinator to manage customer orders and track production status. You will work with production leaders, materials, and purchasing to confirm completion dates and expedite orders as needed.

The role requires 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication with multiple levels, excellent customer service, and high organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to communicate with all levels, up to the President.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Team player with strong prioritization abilities.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information in writing and verbally.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain production status for customer orders and materials.
• Coordinate with production leads, materials group, and purchasing on progress and dates.
• Expedite customer orders and materials as needed.
• Maintain customer shipping schedules for production, inspection and shipping.
• Update web-based order status and keep records of reschedules.
• Create spreadsheets, letters, forms and other documents.
• Complete special assignments and projects.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication (verbal & written)

Detail oriented

Organization

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties

• Review and maintain the production status of customer orders and materials for those orders.
• Collaborate with production team leaders, materials group, and purchasing to determine progress of work and completion dates then providing sales with dates of completion.
• Expedite customer orders and materials for those orders.
• Maintain customer shipping schedules for production, inspection and shipping.
• Maintain web-based status of customer orders.
• Maintain records of order re-schedules from customers.
• Creating spreadsheets, letters, forms and other documents
• Completing special assignments and projects

Candidate qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:

• One to two years of related experience and/or training in manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have the ability to communicate appropriately with different levels of employees, from production employees to the President.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate technical data clearly (both in writing and verbally)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize work

The Following Experience Is Required

• Basic math skills and ability to read tape measures and rulers accurately
• General knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures such as managing files and records, use of desktop computers, and common office equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

The Following Experience/knowledge Is Not Required But Preferred

• Experience working for contract manufacturing companies
• Ability to read and fully understand many different forms of documentation including assembly drawings, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, job orders, and other forms of documentation
• Ability to understand electrical drawings and schematics and apply to electrical assembly details

What does a typical day look like?

Your typical hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. You'll start by checking what changed overnight-new orders, material updates, and any schedule impacts. Throughout the day, you'll move between the floor and your workstation to confirm where jobs stand, then update the schedule and order status so others can act on accurate information. Expect quick check-ins with sales and team leads, short bursts of document and spreadsheet work, and time set aside to follow up on items that could affect ship dates. You'll wrap up by making sure the next day's priorities are clear and the latest customer changes are recorded.

Benefits

Mercury Electronics is a contract manufacturer with more than 260 employees and over 75 years of experience producing high-quality cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, control panels, and electromechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies. We believe that every employee contributes daily to the overall success of the company and are committed to creating an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We serve clients throughout the world in a wide range of industries. We offer employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Pay Rate $22.00-$24.00 hourly