Manufacturing Production Scheduler

A day in this role

You start your morning on the manufacturing floor, scanning WIP, reviewing MES dashboards, and tuning line-by-line schedules so every customer order lands on time. A quick sync with Production, Quality, NPI, and Process Engineering aligns build readiness for new programs moving from prototype into full-scale runs. You lead the daily production review, highlight risks, drive escalations, and reset priorities. Throughout the day, you translate shop-floor signals into a coordinated plan, keep ERP/MES/inventory data accurate, and coach teammates on schedule execution and system use. Before you wrap, you update KPIs and brief leadership on performance and throughput.

What you’ll own

• Build and continuously refine multi-line production schedules to hit customer demand and internal efficiency targets.
• Track WIP and line outputs, maintaining smooth flow and achieving throughput goals.
• Anticipate and mitigate constraints—line-down risks, material gaps, capacity bottlenecks.
• Facilitate daily operations meetings; communicate risks, escalations, and changing priorities clearly.
• Mine MES and shop-floor data to improve labor utilization and material availability.
• Partner with Production, Quality, NPI, and Process Engineering to ensure build readiness and drive continuous improvement.
• Keep ERP, MES, and inventory records in lockstep with the live plan.
• Prepare concise executive updates and maintain KPI tracking on production performance.
• Train colleagues on scheduling discipline, system workflows, and process adherence.
• Reinforce alignment across planning, procurement, and operations.
• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and follow all safety and environmental procedures.
• Model CelLink’s values—integrity, teamwork, self‑discipline, and professional excellence—and handle additional duties as needed.

Quality, safety, and compliance

Follow CelLink policies across HR, security, ethics, safety, and environmental practices. Depending on role, adherence to applicable ISO frameworks (such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949) may be required.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of production planning experience in manufacturing (high mix and/or high volume preferred).

Skills that set you up for success

• Analytical decision-maker who stays composed under deadlines.
• Fluent in Excel and familiar with MES/ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Solid grasp of forecasting, capacity modeling, and constraint management.
• Proven cross-functional leadership to resolve production issues quickly.
• Clear, effective communicator—written and verbal.

Preferred credentials

• Background in flexible circuit or printed electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on use of MES, ERP, and MRP tools (SAP, Oracle, or equivalents) in a production setting.
• Track record ramping both high-mix/low-volume and high-volume programs.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or rapid-scaling environment.
• Familiarity with capacity modeling, constraint-based scheduling, and takt time analysis.
• Cross-functional planning experience spanning engineering, quality, and operations.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or comparable certification.

Where and how you’ll work

Full ‑time, salaried ‑exempt position.

Desk-based role located on or adjacent to the manufacturing floor. Expect periodic visits to production areas with exposure to noise, moving machinery, nuisance dust, and common industrial chemicals; appropriate PPE is provided and required where applicable.

Frequent computer use and time in a stationary position; regular movement between desk and production areas with active communication and information exchange. Bending, balancing, and varied positions may be needed. Occasionally lift up to 35 lbs independently or up to 50 lbs with assistance. Visual acuity is required for document review, safe equipment use, and material inspection. Extended hours and occasional weekends may be necessary to meet key milestones and customer commitments.

Proficiency

• Experience in a manufacturing environment