Detailed Scheduler

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Detailed Production Scheduler to develop and maintain detailed production schedules across manufacturing operations, balancing capacity, material availability, and customer requirements to meet delivery targets.

Work with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams to optimize scheduling, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement using APS tools such as SAP APO or Oracle ASCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of production scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with APS systems such as SAP APO or Oracle ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules across manufacturing operations.
• Balance production capacity, material availability, and customer requirements to meet delivery targets.
• Monitor schedule performance and address delays or disruptions.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain and engineering teams to resolve scheduling challenges.
• Use planning tools to improve operational efficiency and analyze performance metrics.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle ASCP

Job description

The opportunity

Are you energized by solving complex planning challenges and keeping operations running at their best? Join Hitachi Energy as a Detailed Production Scheduler and play a key role in ensuring products are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards. In this role, you will collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams to create and optimize production schedules that balance customer demand, material availability, and production capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules across manufacturing operations.


• Balance production capacity, material availability, and customer requirements to achieve delivery targets.


• Monitor schedule performance and proactively address potential delays or disruptions.


• Partner with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve scheduling challenges.


• Utilize advanced planning and scheduling tools to improve operational efficiency.


• Analyze production data and key performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities.


• Participate in planning meetings and provide recommendations on resource allocation and scheduling feasibility.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and scheduling best practices across the organization.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules across manufacturing operations.


• Balance production capacity, material availability, and customer requirements to achieve delivery targets.


• Monitor schedule performance and proactively address potential delays or disruptions.


• Partner with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve scheduling challenges.


• Utilize advanced planning and scheduling tools to improve operational efficiency.


• Analyze production data and key performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities.


• Participate in planning meetings and provide recommendations on resource allocation and scheduling feasibility.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and scheduling best practices across the organization.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.


• 3+ years of production scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience using Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) systems such as SAP APO, Oracle ASCP, or similar platforms.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material flow, and capacity planning principles.


• Strong collaboration, communication, and Microsoft Excel skills.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.


• We invest in professional development with opportunities for learning, career growth, and cross-functional experiences.


• Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives, encourages continuous improvement, and empowers everyone to make a meaningful impact.