Manufacturing Production Scheduler

AST SpaceMobile•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Manufacturing Production Scheduler in support of large-scale manufacturing activities across multiple operational sites. This position is responsible for overseeing production scheduling strategy, coordinating closely with the Planning team, managing production order release schedules, and ensuring alignment between material availability, manufacturing capacity, and production execution.

Requirements

2-3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or a related environment.
Strong ERP knowledge.
Strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and accountability.
Manufacturing and production scheduling.
Production planning and production control.
ERP/MRP systems knowledge.
Microsoft Excel: advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Macros, VBA.
Data analysis and reporting.
Microsoft PowerPoint and professional presentation development.
Tableau and/or Power BI.
Capacity planning and workload analysis.
Work order management.
KPI development and performance reporting.
Data visualization and dashboard development.
Ability to work in manufacturing and industrial production environments.
Ability to regularly engage with production teams on manufacturing floors to monitor schedule execution.
Ability to sit for extended periods while analyzing production schedules and operational planning data.
Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments with shifting operational priorities and aggressive production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent)
SAP or NetSuite experience preferred but not required.
Basic understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules.
Monitor work orders, production progress, capacity constraints, material shortages, and schedule performance.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management.
Identify schedule risks and proactively communicate impacts and recovery plans.
Maintain accurate ERP production scheduling data.
Review MRP requirements and assist with production work order management.
Participate in and support daily production meetings.
Prepare production reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
Analyze schedule adherence, backlog, capacity, and on-time delivery.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Track action items and ensure commitments are completed.