Live Production Scheduler – Manufacturing Ops

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Holiday and vacation

Sick time

FSA

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Identity theft remediation

Emergency travel assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. seeks an execution driven Planner/Scheduler - Manufacturing to support Somerset, NJ production. You will own daily work orders, release and sequence tasks, and adjust short-term schedules based on real-time shop floor conditions.

The role emphasizes hands-on planning, schedule ownership, and swift decision-making to keep products on track across multiple build projects. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing planning are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related focus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, or Production Control, preferably in a complex electromechanical equipment manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own daily work order management, including release, prioritization, sequencing, and closure in SAP.
• Execute and adjust short-term production schedules based on real‑time shop floor conditions.
• Monitor open, in‑process, and late work orders; drive timely completion and recovery actions.
• Re‑prioritize and reschedule work orders to address material shortages, rework, and capacity constraints.
• Ensure accurate work order data in SAP (status, lead times, priorities, and completions).
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to align job priorities and resolve execution issues on the floor.
• Act on MRP exception messages to maintain flow and prevent delays in work orders.
• Support implementation of ECNs and MRB dispositions within active work orders.
• Communicate clear status updates and risks impacting work order completion and schedule adherence.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP execution

SAP MRP

Shop floor coordination

Problem solving

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Operations or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Excel (MS Office)

Job description

Veeco Instruments Inc. seeks an execution driven Planner/Scheduler - Manufacturing to support Somerset, NJ production. You will own daily work orders, release and sequence tasks, and adjust short-term schedules based on real-time shop floor conditions.

The role emphasizes hands-on planning, schedule ownership, and swift decision-making to keep products on track across multiple build projects. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing planning are preferred.