About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead times for production operations.
• Produce schedules, materials lists (BOMs), and production plans to meet customer orders and shipping dates.
• Analyze production specifications to determine required manufacturing processes, tooling, and personnel.
• Monitor and expedite operations that delay schedules; recommend and implement schedule adjustments for material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs.
• Analyze plant capacity and production requisition data; prepare and distribute production reports.
• Prepare work orders and coordinate with production, quality, shipping, and procurement to ensure material flow and alignment with production activity.

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Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus 0–3 years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; comfortable preparing and reviewing spreadsheets and basic reports.
• Conceptual knowledge of manufacturing theories, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow established procedures and receive guidance from more senior roles.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in routine assignments.

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Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Any experience with MRP/ERP systems, materials planning, or production scheduling tools.
• Demonstrated leadership potential or prior exposure to cross-functional coordination in manufacturing.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role is primarily onsite at a manufacturing facility in Parsons, PA.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk/computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds as needed.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment; occasional exposure to outside conditions or machinery operation may be required.
• This position is safety-sensitive.
• Travel: no or very little travel is expected.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $63,893 per year (estimated).
• Employed by Confidential Client. Typical total rewards may include competitive pay, healthcare, wellness, retirement benefits, and career development opportunities (specific benefits vary by employer).

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Parsons, PA (on-site).
• Employment Type: Full-time.

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Why Apply Through Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that can connect you to this opportunity and other matched roles.
• We follow best practices used by third-party recruiters to screen candidates fairly and help match relevant qualifications with employer needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.