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Scheduling Assistant

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.
Posted a day ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Independence, IA 50644, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Scheduling Assistant provides support for scheduling functions, including entering customer sales orders and generating forecasts.
  • Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with a preferred AA degree in Office Administration and six months to one year of related experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • The role requires advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, basic ERP knowledge, and excellent communication abilities.
  • The position is located in a temperature-controlled office environment with moderate noise, and may involve some outdoor time in a manufacturing setting.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role emphasizes the need for confidentiality and teamwork in a dynamic work environment.

Position Summary:

The basic function of the Scheduling Assistant is to provide support for scheduling functions.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Entering Customer Sales Orders
  • Generate Forecasting and Auto-Sales
  • Create & Schedule Jobs
  • Manage & Review Multiple Customer Portals: Date Adjustments, Order Acknowledgements, Tracking Data Input, & More
  • Customer Email Communications: Order Status, Quantity Adjustments, Open Order Reports, & More
  • Review Comparison Reports: Verify and correct data between customers and our ERP system.
  • Review and release jobs to the shop floor
  • Run daily reports that correspond with scheduling, sales, engineering, shipping, and customers.
  • Assist Managers/Supervisors/Shop Floor Employees with Priority List Items and keeping status of jobs updated.
  • Assist Shipping department with Customer Logistics
  • Provide back up support for Engineering Assistants as needed.
  • Provide back up support when the Orders/Client Relations Manager is not available.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Advanced level computer skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel
  • Basic ERP system knowledge
  • In depth knowledge of clerical and organizational techniques
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and follow through
  • Must keep composure as this position handles a lot and deals with not only our employees, but the customer base
  • Work well in a team environment, maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Confidentiality is a must

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Diploma or AA degree in Office Administration/Administrative Assistant. Six months to one year related experience and/or training in a manufacturing setting preferred.


Physical Demands Include:

  • Sitting, standing, and walking
  • Use of hands and arms to operate office equipment
  • Being able to see (20/25 vision with glasses, 20/25 without) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations

Work Environment:

This person will work in an office which is a temperature controlled environment with moderate noise. There will be outside time spent in the manufacturing environment. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

None


PPE Requirements:

  • Safety glasses or side shields
  • Close-toed or Steel-toed shoes/boots




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