Strategic Production Scheduler — On-Time Manufacturing

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. in Alamo, Tennessee, is seeking a Senior Production Scheduler to drive manufacturing planning and on-time delivery. You will align resources, materials, and priorities across lines, leveraging data and ERP tools to optimize flow and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, mentoring, and collaboration across supply chain, engineering, and quality teams within a global, sustainability-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules across multiple manufacturing lines
• Use APS and ERP systems to optimize scheduling and monitor execution
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, sales, and quality teams
• Adjust schedules in response to disruptions and changing priorities
• Track performance using KPIs for adherence and resource utilization
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma
• Mentor team members and share best practices in scheduling

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Master’s preferred

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

APS tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC. in Alamo, Tennessee, is seeking a Senior Production Scheduler to drive manufacturing planning and on-time delivery. You will align resources, materials, and priorities across lines, leveraging data and ERP tools to optimize flow and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, mentoring, and collaboration across supply chain, engineering, and quality teams within a global, sustainability-focused organization.