Production Planning & Scheduling Manager (AI & Analytics Focus)

An established and growing custom manufacturing and heavy industrial fabrication company is seeking a Production Planning & Scheduling Manager to lead production planning through data analytics, forecasting, and AI-assisted scheduling tools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges using statistics, data, and technology. Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 (DOE) Location: Houston, TX 77073 Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM What You'll Do Develop and maintain an integrated production schedule across multiple active projects. Analyze production capacity, labor availability, machine utilization, and project priorities. Use AI-assisted scheduling tools to improve forecasting and production planning. Monitor planned vs. actual production hours and identify schedule risks. Build dashboards, reports, and performance metrics for leadership. Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to maximize productivity. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Project Management teams. Continuously improve forecasting accuracy and scheduling processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Analytics, or a related field Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Experience with production planning, forecasting, scheduling, operations analysis, or manufacturing analytics Experience using data to support operational decision-making Ability to interpret AI-generated recommendations while applying sound professional judgment Experience creating dashboards and management reports (Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, or similar tools is highly preferred) Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Knowledge of Capacity analysis & workload forecasting Comparing planned, earned, actual, and remaining hours Identifying trends, bottlenecks, and schedule risks Measuring forecast accuracy Labor and machine utilization analysis Historical production data analysis Building dashboards and management reports Understanding AI-generated recommendations and recognizing unreliable results Using probability and uncertainty when estimating completion dates Experience with AI-assisted planning or scheduling tools Experience outside of steel fabrication is preferred , as we are looking for someone who can bring fresh analytical thinking and innovative approaches to production scheduling. Benefits Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 3% company contribution 2 Weeks Accrued Vacation 8 Paid Holidays If you're passionate about using AI, analytics, and data to improve manufacturing operations , we'd love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Connect Staffing