Production Scheduler

Job description

Summary The Production Scheduler is the operational heartbeat of Wavelynx's manufacturing function. You will own the translation of customer demand and sales forecasts into executable, day-by-day production schedules; coordinating across manufacturing, supply chain, contract manufacturing, quality, and engineering to keep product flowing on time. This role sits at the intersection of planning and execution: you will work in NetSuite daily and be the first person to flag and resolve schedule risks before they become missed shipments. Duties/Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Build and maintain the master production schedule aligned to customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory targets Convert MRP-generated requirements into firm production work orders and purchase triggers in NetSuite Work with manufacturing engineering to develop capacity plans for each production line, including production totals, scheduling accuracy, shift structure, and planned downtime based on demand Identify and resolve material shortages, capacity constraints, and lead time conflicts before they impact shipments Adjust schedules dynamically in response to engineering changes, supplier delays, customer demand shifts, or manufacturing yield issues Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the daily scheduling interface between Inside Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Communicate proactively with the Supply Chain Manager and contract manufacturing partners on schedule risks, material availability, and capacity needs Coordinate with Director of Manufacturing on capacity planning for people and machines Coordinate with the Supply Chain Manager on purchase order timing to ensure component availability aligns with scheduled production runs Partner with Engineering to incorporate new product introductions, ECO changes, and product transitions into the production schedule without disrupting ongoing output Monitor component inventory levels daily and flag shortage conditions with recommended corrective actions Reporting & Continuous Improvement Produce and distribute daily/weekly schedule adherence and on-time delivery reports to leadership Track and report schedule attainment KPIs; identify root causes of misses and drive corrective actions Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce lead times, and increase schedule predictability Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings, providing accurate short- and medium-term production capacity input Required Skills/Abilities 3–5+ years of production scheduling or production planning experience in an electronics, hardware, or technology manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with an ERP/MRP system; NetSuite experience strongly preferred Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for schedule modeling, capacity analysis, and reporting Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment Strong communicator; able to clearly convey schedule status, risks, and trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership High attention to detail and a bias toward proactive problem identification over reactive firefighting Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.