Scheduler

Accelera Staffing; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay for direct hire

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an onsite Scheduler to support production planners by managing material flow and ensuring manufacturing timelines are met. This first-shift role runs on a 5x8 schedule and is slated for 6 to 9 months, with potential for direct-hire status.

The position offers pay of $26.70–$33.37 per hour, plus incentive pay for direct hire. You will help maintain delivery deadlines and uphold commitments to customers through proactive scheduling and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• About 2 years of experience in production planning, dispatching, or shop scheduling in a computerized manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with capacity planning, shop floor control, and MRP.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and move materials.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and inventory databases remain current and precise.
• Organize and stage tasks to optimize resource usage and meet timelines.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address scheduling bottlenecks and resolve delays.
• Create travelers and divide work orders while liaising with inspection teams.
• Maintain visibility on purchase and work order progress for client updates.
• Create and sustain recovery schedules to meet customer needs.
• Expedite material releases to address shortages and support urgent AOG needs.
• Oversee handling and packaging of materials using forklifts and carts.
• Participate in meetings to improve schedule adherence, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Support safety standards and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMAPS

APICS

Job description

• Incentive pay provided for those hired directly

Your Role as a Scheduler

As a vital member of the shop-floor operations team, you will assist production planners by managing material flow and ensuring manufacturing timelines are met. This is an onsite, first-shift position operating on a 5x8 schedule starting at 7:00 AM. The assignment is slated for 6 to 9 months, with potential for direct-hire status. Your contributions are essential to maintaining delivery deadlines and fulfilling our promises to customers.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure production and inventory management databases remain current and precise
• Organize and stage tasks to optimize resource usage and adhere to established timelines
• Collaborate with internal departments to address scheduling bottlenecks and resolve work order delays
• Facilitate the creation of travelers and the division of work orders while liaising with inspection teams
• Maintain visibility on purchase and work order progress to generate accurate status updates for clients
• Create and sustain recovery schedules to ensure customer needs are consistently satisfied
• Expedite material releases to address shortages and support urgent AOG requirements
• Oversee the handling and packaging of materials using equipment like forklifts, dollies, and carts
• Engage in collaborative meetings to execute strategies that improve schedule adherence, quality, and cost-efficiency
• Support team safety standards and mentor junior staff members to foster a more capable workforce

Required Qualifications

• Completion of high school or an equivalent educational program
• Around 2 years of relevant experience in production planning, dispatching, or shop scheduling within a computerized manufacturing environment, or proven aptitude for these tasks
• Familiarity with capacity planning, shop floor control, and material requirements planning
• Physical capability to lift 50 lbs and manage material transport tasks
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated capacity to function as a collaborative and active team member

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with AMAPS
• Grasp of A.P.I.C.S. principles
• Experience interpreting blueprints, manufacturing routings, and travelers

Salary Details

The pay rate for this position is $26.70 - $33.37 per hour.