Production Scheduling Manager

Production Scheduling Manager role at TSC based in Huntsville, AL (Discovery).

TSC’s Production Division is looking for a Production Scheduling Manager to lead our Production Scheduling team at our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑mix manufacturing environment, has expertise in Deltek Costpoint, and builds and executes production schedules that keep complex programs on track.

• Lead and develop the Production Scheduling Team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Oversee critical shortage reporting and material expediting for Manufacturing Order readiness resolution.
• Partner with Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to align schedules with material availability, resource capacity, and program priorities.
• Conduct and lead Program Status Meetings representing production scheduling commitments with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Perform capacity analysis in collaboration with Business Development to support proposals and new program onboarding.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (e.g., on‑time delivery, schedule adherence, throughput, WIP aging).
• Manage performance evaluations, coaching, and training to support team growth and skill development.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Leader Standard Work) and drive adoption of best practices in scheduling and production control.
• Utilize MS Excel, MS Project, and ERP data to support scheduling, reporting, and decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of prior relevant work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multi‑resource scheduling in electronics or complex assembly manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality standards.
• Proficiency with MS Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables) and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling software).
• Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Root Cause Analysis tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings and present to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to develop a production schedule from the ground up, with or without established milestones.

• Experience leading Production scheduling in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment with shared resources.
• Experience with ERP and scheduling systems to drive automation, data accuracy, and real‑time visibility.
• Background in capacity modeling and what‑if scenario planning.
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or equivalent professional certification preferred.

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including ESOP contributions, 401(k) matching program, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, paid leave and much more.

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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