Advanced Production Scheduler

Faith Technologies, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is hiring an Advanced Production Scheduler to develop, plan, and execute scalable production scheduling systems for new product launches. You will partner with project teams, site teams and engineering to optimize schedules and ensure seamless transitions to local production.

The role emphasizes identifying scheduling tools, improving processes, and driving efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment. 0-25% travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in demand planning, materials planning, or supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience utilizing ERP and/or advanced planning and scheduling systems.
• Travel: 0-25%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ERP master production schedules for new product launches.
• Create and maintain initial production schedules for new projects and ensure successful transition to the local team.
• Ensure schedules align with material availability, labor resources, and capacity constraints.
• Adjust and reschedule tasks in response to real-time issues such as equipment downtime, material shortages, or order changes.
• Lead the discovery, vetting and adoption of new technologies in production scheduling.
• Lead the definition and creation of new processes and work instructions that support the production scheduling functions.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline production scheduling processes, improve responsiveness, and reduce waste.
• Support analysis of schedule adherence, order fulfillment, and inventory performance.
• Identify and recommend improvements in scheduling logic, constraints, and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on improving production scheduling effectiveness, lead time reduction, flow improvement, and responsiveness.
• Manufactured parts kanban - Responsible for creation and maintenance of a PFEP (Plan for every part) for manufactured components and sub assemblies.
• Set up, creation, and maintenance of kanban replenishment for manufactured components.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

Acumatica

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care .

The Advanced Production Scheduler is responsible for helping to develop, plan and execute scalable production scheduling systems to support successful new product and project launches. Working closely with project and site teams in planning, product management, sales, procurement, manufacturing, materials, and engineering, the Advanced Production Scheduler will identify and improve scheduling tools and processes within Excellerate.

The Advanced Production Scheduler focuses on new site/product/project launch, successful transition to site teams, and continuous improvements across all Excellerate scheduling areas.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, organized self-starter, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing setting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.

Experience:2–4 years of experience in demand planning, materials planning, or supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment. OEM or configure-to-order experience preferred.

Advanced knowledge and experience utilizing ERP and/or advanced planning and scheduling systems.

Travel:0-25%

Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday . Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Scheduling:

• Maintain ERP master production schedules for new product launches.
• Create and maintain initial production schedules for new projects and ensure successful transition to the local team.
• Ensure schedules align with material availability, labor resources, and capacity constraints.
• Adjust and reschedule tasks in response to real-time issues such as equipment downtime, material shortages, or order changes.

Looking Ahead & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead the discovery, vetting and adoption of new technologies in production scheduling.
• Lead the definition and creation of new processes and work instructions that support the production scheduling functions.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline production scheduling processes, improve responsiveness, and reduce waste.
• Support analysis of schedule adherence, order fulfillment, and inventory performance.
• Identify and recommend improvements in scheduling logic, constraints, and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on improving production scheduling effectiveness, lead time reduction, flow improvement, and responsiveness.
• Manufactured parts kanban - Responsible for creation and maintenance of a PFEP (Plan for every part) for manufactured components and sub assemblies.
• Set up, creation, and maintenance of kanban replenishment for manufactured components.

Coordination & Communication:

• Collaborates with project management teams to ensure production readiness for the scheduling requirements, focusing on timely resolution of material, process, or capacity constraints.
• Communicate plan changes, risks, or delays proactively to internal stakeholders and elevate critical issues to the Senior Manufacturing Scheduling and Control Manager.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Experience using forecasting and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience in OEM, make-to-order, or engineer-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test