Assistant Production Scheduler

JOB TITLE: Assistant Production Scheduler

Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with over 100 years of experience and approximately 30 billion envelopes manufactured annually. We are seeking an Assistant Production Scheduler for our manufacturing facility in Chicago, IL.

The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of relevant work experience in a production environment in a supervisory/leadership capacity.

Cenveo offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Assistant Production Scheduler is responsible for supporting the Production Scheduler in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily manufacturing activities to ensure efficient workflow, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality standards in an envelope production environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assist in developing/ maintaining production schedules to meet demand and plant capacity.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Track work orders, monitor progress, and adjust schedules as needed to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of production data and scheduling changes.
• Communicate schedule updates and priorities to supervisors and operators.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Track performance, maintain accurate records, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as back up for primary Scheduler

Other (Non-Essential) Functions

Includes functions which are normally performed by persons holding this title. However, these functions may be reassigned to other employees as part of a "Reasonable Accommodation" under the ADA.

• Other duties and assignments as required.
  

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular, extended time spent in the manufacturing environment, which may involve exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures is required.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience with strong technical and business knowledge across multiple processes.
• Familiarity with printing, production, and purchasing operations preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Outlook, Excel, ERP/MRP systems preferred).
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to handle complex and varied assignments.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.