Scheduling-Data Coordinator Located in Norwich, KS

Farrar Corporation; Kansas; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrar Corporation in Norwich, Kansas seeks a Scheduling and Data Coordinator to maintain production data, develop schedules, and coordinate information across departments to support production, shipping, and delivery objectives.

This role collaborates with Pattern Shop, Shipping, Quality, Customer Service, and other teams; requires a high school diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle shipping duties and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organization, communication, and time-management, with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform hands-on shipping duties, including weighing materials and loading/unloading trucks.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack.
• Ability to follow safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enter production data in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Develop, maintain, and update daily production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to promote efficient workflow and clear communication.
• Conduct monthly inventory cycle counts to support inventory accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate and schedule truck pickups, deliveries, and loads.
• Verify shipment information is accurate (quantities, part numbers, weights).
• Weigh boxes, containers, pallets, and maintain shipping records.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time-management

Attention to detail

Shipping duties

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SyteLine ERP

Forklift/pallet jack

Job description

Location: Norwich, Kansas

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fridays as needed based on operational needs

Reports To: Production Control

Compensation: $18/hour, increases with experience

Position Summary

The Scheduling and Data Coordinator maintains accurate production data, develops and updates production schedules, coordinates information across departments, and supports production, shipping, and delivery objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Scheduling and Data Coordinator

• Ensure production data is entered in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Develop, maintain, and update daily production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and proactively adjust schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments, including the Pattern Shop, Shipping, Quality, Customer Service, and other operational teams, to promote efficient workflow and clear communication.
• Conduct monthly inventory cycle counts to support inventory accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shipping and Logistics Support

• Coordinate and schedule truck pickups, deliveries, and loads.
• Ensure products are ready for scheduled shipments and verify quantities, part numbers, weights, and other shipment information is accurate
• Weigh boxes, containers, pallets, and other materials and maintain accurate shipping information and documentation.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks using appropriate equipment and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong skills in organization, communication, and time-management, with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform hands-on shipping duties, including weighing materials and assisting with loading and unloading trucks.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate applicable material-handling equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling, production control, shipping, logistics, inventory control, data entry, or manufacturing.
• Experience with SyteLine or another ERP system.
• Experience coordinating freight, carriers, or logistics.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction in manufacturing, shipping, warehouse, and operational areas.
• Work may occur in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull as necessary to perform essential functions.
• Ability to handle boxes, packages, pallets, and shipping materials and assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Must follow all required PPE and safety procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Farrar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, or local laws.