Scheduling Manager - Circular Products

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Scheduling Supervisors and their teams through coaching, accountability, and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance schedule attainment, inventory performance, and on-time delivery
• Oversee management of PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and planning parameters within ERP systems
• Develop and maintain standardized scheduling processes across value streams
• Collaborate between Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations to accomplish business unit targets
• Provide leadership and direction to Scheduling Supervisors and their teams
• Establish scheduling policies, procedures, and performance expectations
• Lead the Production Control process to achieve on-time delivery and customer service objectives
• Direct root cause investigations related to schedule disruptions, inventory shortages, and delivery performance issues
• Partner with Operations leadership to balance capacity and drive workforce productivity
• Collaborate with Supply Chain leadership to align material planning strategies with production requirements
• Lead ERP scheduling optimization initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Develop standard work, training programs, and best practices for scheduling personnel
• Serve as the organizational subject matter expert for scheduling processes and ERP planning functionality
• Support annual operating plans, financial forecasts, and strategic growth initiatives through capacity and production analysis

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or operations management
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors, planners, schedulers, or cross-functional teams preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Expertise in manufacturing planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and scheduling methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong understanding of financial targets, inventory management, and operational KPIs
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives
• Proven ability to influence decisions across multiple organizational levels
• Root cause analysis, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making abilities