Scheduling Assistant

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 required

Experience:

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

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

Note: FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.