Scheduling & Order Management Support

Description:

We are seeking a Production Planning Assistant to support scheduling, order management, material coordination, reporting, and process improvement efforts. This role is ideal for candidates pursuing a career in supply chain, production execution, or business management.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Scheduling & Order Management Support

• Assist in updating production schedules and work orders in the ERP system.
• Track and communicate changes to planned orders and work-in-progress.
• Help manage backlog reports and ensure data accuracy for scheduling.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments as directed by Production Planners.

✅ Material & Supply Coordination

• Monitor material availability and escalate shortages.
• Assist in expediting purchased and internally sourced materials.
• Maintain tracking sheets for material flow and order status.

✅ Administrative & Reporting Support

• Generate and distribute routine production status and order completion reports.
• Assist with documentation and routing of R&D production orders.
• Maintain and update key material master data (e.g., yields, batch sizes).
• Track KPIs and production metrics for the planning team.

✅ Process Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support recovery planning for late orders by gathering necessary data.
• Identify and document process improvements for scheduling tasks.
• Assist with troubleshooting ERP system scheduling discrepancies.
• Provide general support for planning-related tasks as needed.

Education & Experience:

✔ High School Diploma required.
✔ Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field (Preferred).
✔ Applicants currently in school are encouraged to apply.
✔ Candidates studying supply chain or production execution will be given preference.

Skills Required:

✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
✔ Strong attention to detail & accuracy in data entry.
✔ Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
✔ Ability to multi-task & prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
✔ Must be authorized to work with export-controlled hardware and technical data.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

📍 General office environment with occasional visits to production areas.
💻 Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
📦 Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs for routine office tasks.

Safety & Compliance Responsibilities:

⚠ Follow site EHS procedures & Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
⚙ Ensure compliance with ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, & other quality/environmental standards.

Company Culture & Values (ICARE):

💡 Integrity – Create an environment of trust.
🤝 Collaboration – Innovate through the sharing of ideas.
📈 Accountability – Own the process & the outcome.
🌍 Respect – Recognize the value in everyone.
🔥 Enthusiasm – Find a sense of purpose in work.

Why Join Us?

🚀 Work with a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components.
🏆 Stable & growth-oriented career in a vertically integrated manufacturing company.
📊 Competitive compensation & career development in an innovative environment.