Senior Manager Production Scheduling

Acuity; Guadalupe; Vor Ort; MXN 850.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Acuity is seeking a Production Scheduling Senior Manager in Mexico to lead comprehensive scheduling activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will champion best practices across order scheduling, capacity balancing, flow optimization, and flexible scheduling to improve efficiency and adherence to plans.

The role requires strong data-driven decision making, advanced English, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in Supply Chain and

Qualifikationen

• Advanced English communication and leadership experience in production planning/scheduling.

Aufgaben

• Lead production scheduling design and implementation in MTO/MTS environments.
• Identify bottlenecks, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Logistics to balance capacity and meet schedules.

Kenntnisse

Production Scheduling

Process Improvement

Technology Optimization

Process Standardization

Data Analysis

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

The Production Scheduling Senior Manager is responsible for developing, optimizing, and overseeing production scheduling processes within a fast-paced, demand-pull manufacturing environment. The role serves as the subject matter expert in production scheduling, implementing best practices such as complete order scheduling, capacity balancing, flow optimization, and flexible scheduling. The primary objective is to improve production efficiency, maintain schedule adherence, resolve scheduling conflicts and bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement across Supply Chain and Manufacturing operations.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Production Scheduling: Design, develop, and implement production scheduling best practices in Make-to-Order (MTO) and Make-to-Stock (MTS) environments.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Technology Optimization: Leverage advanced planning, scheduling, and ERP systems to improve scheduling accuracy, visibility, and operational performance.
• Process Standardization: Streamline and standardize scheduling processes to replicate successful practices and scale improvements across the Supply Chain organization.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data, monitor KPIs, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support data-driven decisions.
• Project Management: Lead and coordinate projects to ensure departmental objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Materials, Logistics, and other Supply Chain teams to align priorities, optimize capacity, and ensure effective execution of production schedules.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Advanced English skills
• Over 8–12 years of experience in production planning and scheduling in manufacturing companies
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain operations, including materials planning, logistics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in large manufacturing organizations
• Experience with MTO/MTS manufacturing environments, production scheduling, capacity planning, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced planning and scheduling technologies, with the ability to identify opportunities to introduce technology and scalable processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams, including stakeholders who do not report directly to the role.
• Leadership experience managing a team with the ability to influence a broader group of stakeholders.
• Experience presenting results and participating in meetings with senior leaders and directors.
• Advanced English proficiency and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement.
• Comfortable developing and implementing new processes in environments where standardized procedures.