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Overview East Penn is currently seeking a Scheduler I who assists in the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules which guide production activities and resources. The Schedule I gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules. Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules which guide daily production activities and resources
• Reviews Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support work order planning for production departments
• Interacts with plant supervisors to maintain workload balance across work centers and distributes work orders
• Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, and other databases/tools to develop and maintain master schedules and generate reporting
• Gathers data from internal teams to incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules
• Communicates with manufacturing operations and material/inventory leaders concerning future availability of materials inventory and adjusts schedules accordingly
• Escalates discrepancies and/or potentially controversial matters to supervisor for resolution
• Supplies information to Manufacturing Operations, Sales, and Customer Support concerning completion expectations of finish scheduled orders/work orders
• Performs other duties as required
• This position requires strict adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive and confidential data. Employees must safeguard all personal, financial, and proprietary information in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, ensuring data integrity and privacy at all times
• Maintains regular attendance
• Ability to work mandatory over timePerforms other duties as requested by ManagementResponsible for producing a high quality productResponsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices
• These tasks are considered essential elements of the job

Qualifications Experience & Qualifications Required:

• 0-2 years of related work experience

Preferred:

• East Penn work experience that includes knowledge of EP procedures, practices and systems (Mainframe, Glovia, MSR, Somax)
• Understanding of materials management, inventory control, and/or shipping procedures Education/Certification
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred Skills & Competencies
• Novice to advanced beginner technical skill levelo Demonstrates an understanding of standard practices related to manufacturing processes and systems generally o Demonstrates reasoning and problem-solving skills o Demonstrates the ability to assess issues and escalate appropriately for resolution
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Can effectively listen and take direction accurately
• Adept in multi-tasking, prioritizing, and time management
• Self-starter with a keen attention for detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills: a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization
• Listens and responds constructively to other team members' ideas
• Open to coaching with the ability to apply feedback;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office, Excel East Penn Benefits East Penn offers excellent benefits: Competitive compensation Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually Employee assistance program Fitness Discounts Promotional opportunities