Production Scheduler

Job Description:

We’re looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join our growing Production team as Scheduler at our Hatfield, PA facility. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working with machinery, and want to be part of a family-oriented environment, Penn Color is the place for you.

We offer a stable, long-term career path in a company that values its people as much as its products. You’ll be surrounded by exceptional teammates, supported by a culture built on respect and collaboration, and have the opportunity to grow in a global organization that continues to expand.

What You’ll Do

• Create and maintain production batches in Oracle, ensuring accuracy of alerts, process steps, and packaging data
• Requisition and allocate raw materials to support daily and long-term production schedules
• Release production batches and confirm material readiness in coordination with the Production Supervisor
• Coordinate with Purchasing, R&D, Quality, Warehouse, and Production teams to communicate material and production needs
• Track and report labor data using KABA and generate routine and special production reports
• Notify Customer Service and Sales of potential shipment delays or supply risks
• Maintain Trello and scheduling tools to communicate batch status and production priorities
• Support system improvements and troubleshooting related to Oracle and production reporting tools
• Assist operators with proper scheduling and reporting procedures

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking detail-oriented, organized professionals who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

You will be successful if you have:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail in planning and data management
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong communication skills across departments
• Comfort working independently with general supervision
• A process-driven mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required
• Associate’s degree preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or scheduling preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Oracle, Excel, Word, and scheduling tools
• Familiarity with manufacturing reporting systems such as KABA

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This role is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires:

• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, volatile materials, and moving machinery
• Standing for most of an 8-hour shift with frequent walking, reaching, and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Routine use of basic hand tools, air-powered tools, and cleaning materials
• Consistent use of PPE due to potentially hazardous conditions

Why Join Penn Color?

• Family-owned organization with a people-first culture
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career growth
• Strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborative, team-oriented workplace
• Opportunity to directly impact production performance and customer satisfaction

Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.