Assistant Scheduler

Description

At sg360, we partner with leading Fortune 1000 brands to deliver high-impact direct marketing solutions. From strategic planning and creative development to production and distribution, we help our clients achieve stronger performance and better results.

When you join us, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, wellness resources, identity theft protection, and a 401k with employer match.

Be part of a legacy of excellence and growth with sg360!

We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Scheduler to join our production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate in Graphic Communications or a related field who is interested in building a career in the print and manufacturing industry.

In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to print production, scheduling, and manufacturing workflows, while working closely with experienced schedulers, production teams, and client service teams to ensure projects move smoothly through our facilities.

Responsibilities

Order Entry & Production Setup

• Process order entry requests through the Order Entry Portal
• Verify sales totals against estimates and confirm order details
• Assign production dates based on current inline press schedules
• Distribute job documentation (Firm Order Documents and Estimates) to internal teams
• Set up jobs in the production scheduling system and create tasks for production teams
• Coordinate with Accounting on credit approvals when required

Production Scheduling Support

• Assist Inline Schedulers with daily scheduling activities
• Manage schedules during scheduler absences or urgent situations
• Monitor production throughout the day and adjust schedules as needed
• Participate in daily production meetings and scheduling calls
• Print and distribute daily production schedules to operations teams
• Communicate with Customer Service and production teams to update job status
• Help create production schedules for potential new projects and sales opportunities

Production Coordination

• Confirm paper availability and delivery timelines with the shipping and materials teams
• Track project status and ensure schedules remain accurate and up to date
• Assist with weekly capacity reporting for production planning meetings

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience or equivalent education/training
• Degree in Graphic Communications or related preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Career Growth & Learning

This position is designed to help you build a strong foundation in print manufacturing and production scheduling. You will gain exposure to:

• Inline printing and finishing workflows
• Bindery operations and production processes
• Sheet-fed and digital printing technologies
• Manufacturing scheduling and capacity planning

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment within a manufacturing facility. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary role but may require occasional filing, standing, bending, or lifting files and materials as needed.

Travel

Minimal local travel may be required for meetings, training, or business purposes.

sg360 does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

sg360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. sg360 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

sg360 will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact the location to which you are applying and ask to speak with the Human Resources representative.