Manufacturing Production Scheduling Analyst II

About the Role

Coordinate truck order scheduling across multiple manufacturing plants to ensure alignment with production forecasts, plant constraints, and customer requirements. Collaborate with dealers, sales coordinators, and manufacturing teams to deliver the master production plan for Freightliner and Western Star brands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate and plant-level truck order scheduling to deliver the master production plan.
• Troubleshoot with ORO-IT team to perform truck plants sub-schedules ‘Feederlines’.
• Evaluate and assign optimal build dates and plant locations based on cost, build constraints, delivery timelines, and material availability.
• Maintain and update scheduling software (IMS, ORO, TAKTIQ) with current production rates, model mixes, and operational constraints.
• Ensure alignment with new truck model ramp-ups, production forecasts, and collaborate with other departments for smooth schedules.
• Prepare and distribute scheduling analysis, daily production reports, and volume/forecast target reports.
• Communicate with manufacturing plants and paint supplier regarding last-minute paint changes and ensure proper implementation.
• Act as primary contact for scheduling and paint-related inquiries and troubleshooting from Sales, Customer, Supplier Management, Truck plants, and other departments.
• Assist in training team members on scheduling and paint analysis procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, scheduling, or production planning.
• Proficiency with data analysis, automation, and reporting visualization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage ambiguity, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CorelDraw or similar design software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Power BI or Tableau.
• 2–4 years of experience in Truck plant processes or supplier management.
• Experience with DTNA manufacturing systems and processes.
• Demonstrates strong focus, ownership, and accountability.
• Ability to lead tasks to completion and facilitate meetings effectively.

Benefits

• 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% and non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
• Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation.
• 13+ calendar holidays.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
• Onsite fitness (at some locations).
• Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.

Pay

Starting salary range of $65,000 - $83,000 USD, dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote).

Location

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) Fort Mill, SC, US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application. This position is not open for visa sponsorship or to existing visa holders.