Production Control & Scheduling Lead — Precision Aerospace

NE-XT USA; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NE-XT USA in Windsor, CT seeks a Production Control & Scheduling Lead to turn demand into reliable, on-time production. You will create integrated plans, partner with Operations and Engineering, and interface with customers to ensure commitments are met.

You will measure progress, address bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement with planning tools and dashboards, while upholding safety and quality across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production planning/scheduling in manufacturing.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Clear communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Fluency with production planning software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leadership track record in developing teams and managing performance.
• Lean/CI exposure; Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or precision manufacturing.
• Epicor Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Lean or Six Sigma background.

Responsibilities

• Create integrated production plans and shop schedules aligned to business goals and customer commitments.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to meet the plan—every day.
• Interface with customers to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Measure progress, resolve bottlenecks, and re-prioritize work to hit deadlines and optimize resources.
• Build out planning tools, dashboards, and standard work to mature the function.
• Promote safety and quality standards throughout the production lifecycle.
• Deliver concise reports on plan health and production KPIs to leadership.

Skills

Production planning & scheduling

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP & MRP systems

Leadership & team development

Lean / Six Sigma

Aerospace / precision manufacturing

Epicor Manufacturing

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Epicor Manufacturing

ERP & MRP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Control & Scheduling Lead — Precision AerospaceLocation: Windsor, CTReady for a challenge?Can you turn shifting demand into reliable, on-time production? Can you balance people, machines, and materials while keeping quality and safety non‑negotiable? If yes, NE-XT wants you guiding the plan that keeps our aerospace components moving.Your MissionCreate integrated production plans and shop schedules aligned to business goals and customer commitments.Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Operations and Engineering to meet the plan—every day.Interface directly with customers to ensure on-time delivery performance.Measure progress, resolve bottlenecks, and re-prioritize work to hit deadlines and optimize resources.Use data to reveal trends, strengthen forecasts, and drive continuous improvement.Build out planning tools, dashboards, and standard work to mature the function.Promote safety and quality standards throughout the production lifecycle.Deliver concise reports on plan health and production KPIs to leadership.Grow with NE-XTWe’re a team-first, improvement-driven organization. We back our people with training, technology, and the autonomy to make a difference—because that’s how we power the future of aerospace.Compensation & BenefitsAnnual base range: $90,000 to $130,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated aerospace program-management capability.We offer competitive benefits; eligibility and specific plan terms follow applicable company plans and policies.What It Takes5+ years of production planning/scheduling in manufacturing.Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data and drive decisions.Clear communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.Fluency with production planning software and the Microsoft Office Suite.Leadership track record in developing teams and managing performance.Lean/CI exposure preferred.Experience in aerospace, automotive, or precision manufacturing.Epicor Manufacturing experience is a plus.Preferred CredentialsLean or Six Sigma background.Familiarity with ISO or other QMS frameworks.Core ProficienciesERP & MRP SystemsProduction Planning & SchedulingInventory Management & ControlStep into a role where your plan turns into product. Join NE-XT in Windsor, CT.