Production Scheduling Supervisor

Faith Technologies; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking a Production Scheduling Supervisor to lead the site scheduling team and translate the production plan into detailed, time-phased shop floor schedules. You will coordinate with production, procurement, demand planning, materials, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years in production scheduling in OEM/discrete manufacturing, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 4-8 years of experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or master production schedule maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and slot orders in the MPS.
• Sequence production orders across lines, work centers, and shifts.
• Align schedules with material availability, labor resources, and capacity constraints.
• Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders and align with delivery timelines.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust schedules for demand fluctuations.
• Lead a team of schedulers and scheduling coordinators with feedback and development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage ERP and APS systems to manage schedules and drive improvements.
• Track KPIs such as schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.
• Generate reports and visual tools to communicate scheduling performance and trends.
• Identify and optimize improvements in scheduling logic, sequencing, constraints, and processes.
• Support cross-functional initiatives focused on lead time reduction and flow improvement.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Production scheduling

Shop floor coordination

Master production schedule

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand planning experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Business

Tools

ERP systems

APS systems

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 Production Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for leading the site scheduling team in developing and maintaining detailed shop floor schedules that translate the production plan into sequenced and time-phased tasks for manufacturing operations. This role works closely with production, procurement, demand planning, materials, and logistics teams to ensure the efficient flow of production orders, minimize downtime, and support on-time delivery of Excellerate. The Production Scheduling Supervisor will maintain the Master Production Schedule and focuses on short-term scheduling execution, resource balancing, and real-time adjustments to maintain operational alignment with production goals. The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented, detail-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently and precision matters.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 4-8 years of experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or master production schedule maintenance.
• Experience in OEM, discrete manufacturing, or configure-to-order environments preferred.
• Travel: 0-10%
• 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

• Maintain and slot orders in the MPS.
• Ensure schedulers maintain detailed production schedules that sequence production orders across production lines, work centers, and shifts.
• Ensure schedules align with material availability, labor resources, and capacity constraints.
• Ensure schedule changes are clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders and ensure alignment with delivery timelines.
• Monitor schedule adherence and work with team to adjust schedules in response to demand fluctuations and operational constraints.
• Lead a team of schedulers and scheduling coordinators providing performance feedback, guidance, and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage the ERP and APS systems, to manage the schedules, track performance, and drive improvements.
• Track key performance indicators such as schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.
• Generate reports and visual tools to communicate scheduling performance and trends.
• Identify and optimize improvements in scheduling logic, sequencing, constraints, and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Support cross-functional initiatives focused on lead time reduction, flow improvement, and responsiveness.
• 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.