Production Planning Assistant

What you will do: Production Schedule Execution & Expediting Execute daily and weekly production schedules for assigned lines orprocesses. Actively follow up on the shop floor to ensure production is runningaccording to plan. Track schedule adherence and identify delays, interruptions, or priorityconflicts. Expedite orders, materials, or decisions required to protect daily output andSLAs. Provide real-time feedback to the Production Planner on execution issues. Material & Capacity Coordination Verify material availability and readiness before releasing or confirmingschedules. Coordinate with Warehouse and Material Handling teams to ensure timelystaging of materials. Identify short-term material shortages, labor gaps, or capacity constraints. Proactively escalate risks that may impact production commitments. ERP & Data Accuracy Maintain accurate production schedules and execution data in the ERPsystem. Ensure timely updates of work orders, production confirmations, andschedule changes. Support data accuracy required for planning, reporting, and KPI tracking. Communication & Follow-UpCommunicate daily priorities and changes to Production Supervisors and Team Leaders. Participate in daily production meetings, providing clear status updates andrisks. Serve as the main scheduling contact for execution-related questions during the shift. Ensure alignment between planning priorities and shop-floor execution. Support to Production Planning & Continuous Improvement Provide continuous execution feedback, constraint visibility, and shop-floor insights to the Production Planner to support planning decisions. Follow defined planning rules, scheduling standards, and escalation paths. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to: § Schedule stability § Material flow § Throughput and execution discipline What we need from you:1-2 years of experience in production control, scheduling, or planning roles.

Languages: English required. Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow. ERP system experience required. ORACLE / SAPProficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Flexibility on working schedule Soft Skills Strong organization and follow-up discipline Attention to detail and data accuracy Clear, direct communication Sense of urgency and ownership Ability to identify issues early and escalate effectively Team-oriented mindset About National Pen With 60 years of experience and serving 22 countries worldwide, National Pen brands offer more value and simplicity to customers and distributor partners. National Pen's flagship direct-to-business brand is Pens.com, and the company operates via a network of more than 10 facilities across North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. To learn more, visit: www. PENS.com National Pen is a Cimpress brand (Nasdaq: CMPR). LI-ONSITE