Clear-to-Build (CTB) Production Scheduler

Facility Gateway Critical Services • Racine, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clear-to-Build (CTB) Production Scheduler is the critical gatekeeper between our Engineering/Purchasing departments and the Manufacturing floor. Their primary mission is to ensure that no job is released to production until it is 100% "Clear to Build"— meaning all materials are physically present, capacity is available, and engineering documentation/data is verified and production-ready. Rather than reacting to problems mid-production, this role proactively identifies and resolves material shortages and data gaps upfront, protecting shop floor efficiency and ensuring RPI consistently hits its customer deadlines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing management experience, preferably in electronics manufacturing (PCBs, wire harnesses, enclosures).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Direct experience working with manufacturing ERP/MRP scheduling systems, with a proven ability to manage data architecture (routers, inventory allocations, and work orders).
• Strong ability to interpret and audit specialized manufacturing data packages, including assembly drawings, schematic redlines, wire run lists, and multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and a high level of attention to detail to catch data or material gaps before they hit the floor.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or IPC-WHMA-A-620 standards is a plus, ensuring data packages align with electronic assembly quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Clear-to-Build verification process.
• Audit incoming job packages across three strict pillars before scheduling: Material Availability, Production Capacity, and Documentation Readiness.
• Review bill of materials (BOMs), travelers, and work instructions coming from Engineering.
• Act as the first line of defense to catch missing specifications, data errors, or unreleased drawings before they hit the floor.
• Partner directly with the purchasing team on material ETA tracking and collaborate with Engineering to rapidly fix any documentation bugs flagged during the CTB audit.
• Build and maintain the master weekly production schedule.
• Coordinate daily with the Production Manager to release fully verified, "clean" job packages that the assembly team can execute without interruption.
• Ensure our ERP system accurately reflects job statuses, lead times, and staging locations so the entire company has real-time visibility into production readiness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and retirement options).
• Dynamic, high-impact leadership role within a talented manufacturing team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior