Scheduling Assistant

Location:
Conover, NC

Description:
Position Summary: Maintain upholstery cushion databases and daily vendor orders. Schedule case goods and upholstery production orders. Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support target consistent with 99% customer service levels, inventory turn goals and capacity utilization/staffing requirements. Position requires both manufacturing plant and office work.

Responsibilities:

• Daily ordering of cushions and poly for upholstery orders and maintaining databases.

• Responsible for inventory cushion surplus and application to future orders.

• Scheduling of casegoods and upholstery orders.

• Responsible for various reports

• Assist with printing and distributing upholstery production tickets.

• Assist with upholstery part orders.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint) with

strong emphasis on Excel.

• Must be able to type at least 35 words per minute.

• Must be organized and able to pay particular attention to detail.

• Must be an active listener with the ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and professional.

• Ability to work well with others, be a part of a team, and achieve shared goals within the Production Scheduling Department

• Experience with AS400 preferred.

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Upholstery and/or Casegoods Manufacturing/Scheduling

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Lift up to 10 lbs. frequently; up to 35 pounds occasionally; more weight requires help or team lifting.

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Must be able to sit 8+ hours and required to walk/stand throughout shift.

• Reach / Handle: Frequently required to reach, handle various items.

• Fingering or Manual Dexterity: Position requires frequent use of computer keyboard, mouse, screen and on-line communication.

• Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled.

• Vision: Color determination for quality control and correct material selection.

• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.

• Attention to Detail: Precise in following company guidelines for best cost solution to resolve customer issues.

• Self-Control: Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.

• Stress Tolerance: Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Time Pressure: Position requires sensitivity to meeting promises, deadlines and timing commitments.

Status:
Full Time

Shift:
First

Pay:
Competitive Salary and benefits

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Job Type: Full-time