Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Company Overview

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space that operates directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. Leveraging an extensive IP and patent portfolio, the network serves both commercial and government applications, aiming to eliminate connectivity gaps for today’s five billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Production Scheduler supports large‑scale manufacturing activities across multiple operational sites. This role oversees production scheduling strategy, coordinates closely with the Planning team, manages production order release schedules, and ensures alignment between material availability, manufacturing capacity, and production execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules.
• Monitor work orders, production progress, capacity constraints, material shortages, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management.
• Identify schedule risks and proactively communicate impacts and recovery plans.
• Maintain accurate ERP production scheduling data.
• Review MRP requirements and assist with production work order management.
• Participate in and support daily production meetings.
• Prepare production reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Analyze schedule adherence, backlog, capacity, and on‑time delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track action items and ensure commitments are completed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and directly related manufacturing scheduling experience may be considered.
• 2–3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or a related environment.
• Strong ERP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and data‑analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent.
• Experience with MRP, capacity planning, and production control.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accountability and ownership.
• Professional and dependable work ethic; punctual and reliable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and critical‑thinking ability.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to prioritize competing requirements and remain calm under pressure.
• Adaptability in a changing manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented.
• Confidence in meeting participation and ability to convey difficult information professionally.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to build positive relationships across departments.

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing and production scheduling.
• Production planning and production control.
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge (SAP or NetSuite preferred but not required).
• Microsoft Excel: advanced formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, macros, VBA.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Microsoft PowerPoint and professional presentation development.
• Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Capacity planning and workload analysis.
• Work order management.
• KPI development and performance reporting.
• Data visualization and dashboard development.
• Basic understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in manufacturing and industrial production environments.
• Regular engagement with production teams on manufacturing floors to monitor schedule execution.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while analyzing production schedules and operational planning data.
• Occasional travel between operational sites as business needs require.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced manufacturing environments with shifting operational priorities and aggressive production deadlines.

Compensation

• Temporary housing allowance up to $5,000.
• $1,050 per month stipend to support living arrangements after the first working month, on an ongoing basis.