Production Scheduling Assistant

$35,360 - $39,520/Yr

Arborwear - Chagrin Falls, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Chagrin Falls, OH

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Production/Scheduling Assistant at Arborwear plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of production workflows. This position involves working closely with the production manager and team members to ensure efficient and timely production processes, including tracking project timelines and managing quality control for production garments. The role is integral to maintaining the company's commitment to quality and service in outfitting green industry professionals with protective workwear.

Responsibilities

• Match VPO's to the appropriate LOT paperwork and bring into Production Room.
• Line up LOTs for machines daily to get production team workload needed for each day.
• Create LOT and VPO's based on company needs from sales orders.
• Partner and collaborate with sales, operations, decorators, vendors, and production teams to facilitate efficient product order process.
• Identify and resolve production issues (paperwork, location, replacements, scrap).
• Track all production VPOs from FEDEX and UPS on tracking sheets to ensure prompt deliveries to production.
• Monitor and update internal production sheets to ensure production due dates are being met.
• Operate DTF printer as a backup as needed (CobraFlex).
• Operate heat press and embroidery machines (Tajima).
• Identify and manage quality control for production garments.
• Finish or assist with finishing embroidered garments.
• Monitor speed of service & accuracy for process evaluation, opportunities to improve.
• Learn how to create LOT and VPO creation based on company needs.
• Work amongst various teams to identify and sort problems.

Requirements

• Strong background with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time well.
• Knowledge of ERP / MRP a plus.
• 2 to 5 years of production experience.
• ERP / WMS system experience.
• LEAN methodology preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience with a garment decorator, printer or promotional company preferred.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Life insurance