Rail Production Scheduler & Controller for Operational Excellence

Alstom; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Plattsburgh, NY seeks a Production Controller to drive operational excellence in scheduling for production and repair. You will create scalable schedules, coordinate with engineering, quality and logistics, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery.

You will champion new scheduling tools, document best practices, and mentor teammates to raise overall efficiency. This role blends IT systems, ERP usage, and hands-on manufacturing insight.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel proficiency with data management.
• Solid computer skills in system-driven environments.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain operations preferred.
• ERP experience highly desirable.
• Effective cross-functional communication.
• Teamwork and problem-solving in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform under high-pressure conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable production and repair schedules to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics to align priorities and resolve bottlenecks.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions for schedule adherence.
• Champion process innovation by introducing new scheduling tools and methodologies.
• Document best practices and mentor team members on scheduling techniques.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Computer skills

Manufacturing experience

ERP systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

High-pressure work

Job description

Alstom in Plattsburgh, NY seeks a Production Controller to drive operational excellence in scheduling for production and repair. You will create scalable schedules, coordinate with engineering, quality and logistics, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery.

You will champion new scheduling tools, document best practices, and mentor teammates to raise overall efficiency. This role blends IT systems, ERP usage, and hands-on manufacturing insight.