Lead Manufacturing Shop Scheduling Specialist

The Lead Manufacturing Shop Scheduling Specialist will be responsible for creating a comprehensive and attainable schedule that incorporates shop capacity, material inputs, and customer needs for the production teams to execute. The scheduler will also support the production teams in execution of the plan and adjusting the schedule as needed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Create production schedule for the production teams to execute and support execution. Communicate with customer‑facing teams to incorporate customer needs in the plan and provide updates to schedule. Lead planning meetings across a cross‑functional team to review production progress against schedule needs to identify critical path items. Consolidate information flow and develop a systematic way to report status and updates. Work across all the production teams on‑site to ensure schedule is realistic with capacity constraints. Ensure system accuracy for dates and other data in multiple systems. Support shop schedule attainment by working closely with the production teams on removing roadblocks to hit milestones and daily/weekly targets. Lead Lean/Continuous Improvement projects across the shop tied to business‑critical problems. Basic Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as engineering or supply chain AND 2-3 years of experience in material planning and scheduling. High School Diploma / GED AND 4+ years of experience in material planning and scheduling. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal and leadership skills to influence across the organization. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage information flow and create comprehensive output. Ability to make decisions in a complex environment of conflicting priorities with problem solving and collaboration. Ability to root cause issues that arise and implement Lean/Continuous Improvement projects to resolve the root cause. High level of proficiency in MS Office (specifically Excel). Desired Characteristics Lean and/or continuous improvement mindset, Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Experience working with Aero‑Derivative Gas Turbines/Aviation engine and module configurations. Knowledge of/proficiency in Oracle ERP or Tableau. Compensation and Benefits Pay range: $78,800 to $131,200, with a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse‑based resource; access to an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions; access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants; tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aero Alliance