Scheduler - 1st Shift

About The Company

At Japs-Olson (JO), we believe a career should be more than a job—it should be an opportunity to create a lasting impression. As a trusted leader in direct mail and commercial printing for over a century, JO is proud to be an employer of choice in the Twin Cities, empowering our team to solve problems creatively within a culture of collaboration and growth.

Whether you're a recent graduate eager to launch your career, seeking meaningful work that aligns with your values, or a seasoned professional ready to share your expertise, JO is a place where your contributions can make a difference. We offer competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, all within a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to grow and succeed.

Join JO, where progress is celebrated, people are uplifted, and your ideas can make a difference every day.

Position Summary

The Scheduler is responsible for organizing and releasing job orders to the production floor based on planning direction and customer deadlines. This role ensures that daily production schedules are updated, communicated, and aligned with available materials and equipment. The Scheduler acts as a key point of coordination between Planning, Production, and supporting departments to ensure smooth execution of work orders.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Translate production plans into daily and weekly job schedules.
• Release job tickets and work orders to the production floor in alignment with production priorities.
• Coordinate with department leads to verify resource availability and adjust job start times as needed.
• Update scheduling systems and spreadsheets with real-time status and changes.
• Communicate schedule changes, job conflicts, or material delays to planning and production leadership.
• Assist with tracking job progress and maintaining schedule adherence throughout each shift.
• Ensure job sequencing aligns with deadlines and customer expectations.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of experience in scheduling, production support, or coordination—preferably in printing, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive tasks .
• Effective communicator across departments, especially under changing conditions.
• Comfortable using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for schedule updates.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced, multi-job environment.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing setting preferred.
  
  

Benefits:

• Company provided training and certification program
• Affordable medical insurance plans
• Vison and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
• Paid holidays
• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Indoor, climate controlled environment
  
  

JO is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

8am to 5pm