Senior Production Scheduler

Hitachi•Alamo, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Scheduler leads production planning and scheduling within advanced manufacturing, aligning resources, materials, and priorities to deliver high-quality products on time and at scale. The role uses data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize production flow, reduce inefficiencies, and respond to changing demand. It contributes to operational performance, customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, while mentoring team members and implementing scheduling strategies. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing planning and scheduling.
Strong expertise in APS tools and ERP systems.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
SAP expertise.
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules across multiple manufacturing lines.
Use APS and ERP systems to optimize scheduling and monitor execution.
Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, sales, and quality teams.
Adjust schedules in response to disruptions and changing priorities.
Track performance using KPIs for schedule adherence and resource utilization.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
Mentor team members and share scheduling best practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.