Production Scheduling Manager

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Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing (SDM) is seeking a Production Scheduling Manager to lead the development and execution of production schedules that optimize customer delivery, manufacturing performance, and resource utilization. This role will drive the enterprise scheduling strategy, oversee scheduling systems across multiple facilities, and lead the implementation and continuous improvement of advanced scheduling software.

Working cross-functionally with Fulfillment, Operations, Engineering, IT, and external software partners, the Production Scheduling Manager will improve lead times, increase schedule reliability, streamline communication, and ensure seamless integration between scheduling platforms and manufacturing systems. This position plays a key role in advancing SDM's production scheduling capabilities and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

• Own and maintain the master production schedule (MPS), balancing customer demand, capacity, labor, material availability, and delivery commitments
• Develop and execute finite-capacity production schedules that optimize throughput, resource utilization, and on-time delivery performance
• Monitor schedule adherence, identify production risks, and drive resolution of disruptions impacting customer commitments
• Establish production priorities and scheduling strategies aligned with business objectives and operational constraints
• Analyze production flow, scheduling performance, and operational constraints to identify and eliminate bottlenecks driving lead-time variability
• Develop and maintain key performance metrics related to schedule attainment, throughput, WIP, utilization, and delivery performance
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve capacity planning, workflow efficiency, and manufacturing predictability
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce lead times, improve responsiveness, and enhance operational performance
• Serve as the business owner and subject matter expert for enterprise scheduling systems, leading implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing sites
• Act as the primary liaison between manufacturing operations, software development partners, and equipment providers to ensure scheduling solutions meet business and operational requirements
• Define scheduling workflows, business rules, integration requirements, and best practices that support scalable enterprise deployment
• Partner directly with software vendors to provide operational feedback, guide product enhancements, participate in pilot programs, and influence future roadmap development
• Collaborate with Stratasys and internal stakeholders to improve connectivity between scheduling platforms, machine controls, ERP, MES, and manufacturing data systems
• Develop short- and long-range capacity plans that support customer demand, operational objectives, and business growth
• Analyze forecasted demand, identify resource constraints, and recommend actions to address capacity gaps
• Provide data-driven recommendations regarding labor, equipment, and capital…