Operations Scheduling Analyst (Manufacturing)

Why this role matters

If you love turning complex factory inputs into a crisp, executable plan, this is your arena. You’ll synchronize people, machines, and materials so customer demand is met flawlessly while new programs scale from prototype to volume.

What you’ll do

• Craft optimized, multi-line schedules that balance service levels with efficiency.
• Watch WIP like a hawk and adjust to keep flow and throughput on target.
• Spot issues early—material shortages, capacity pinch points, line-down risks—and drive rapid resolution.
• Run the daily production review; surface risks, set priorities, and close the loop on escalations.
• Use MES and shop-floor data to sharpen labor utilization and material readiness.
• Team up with Production, Quality, NPI, and Process Engineering to ensure build readiness and CI momentum.
• Maintain pristine data integrity in ERP, MES, and inventory systems.
• Report out concise KPI updates and performance summaries for leadership.
• Coach teammates on schedule execution, systems, and standard work.
• Align planning, procurement, and operations to a single source of truth.
• Keep your area tidy and operate with strong safety and environmental habits.

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing planning role (high mix/high volume a plus).
• Advanced Excel; hands-on with MES/ERP (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of forecasting, capacity models, and constraint management.
• Track record leading cross-functional problem-solving on the floor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Bonus points

• Flexible circuits or printed electronics experience.
• Deep familiarity with MES/ERP/MRP in production (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Proven success ramping both low-volume/high-mix and high-volume programs.
• LEAN, Six Sigma, or Kaizen know-how.
• Startup or rapid-scaling manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to capacity modeling, constraint-based scheduling, and takt time.
• Cross-functional planning experience across engineering, quality, and operations.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or similar.

Quality & compliance

Operate within CelLink policies (HR, security, ethics, safety, environmental). Some roles require compliance with ISO standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Work setting and physical demands

• Full‑time, salaried‑exempt position.

• Primarily desk-based near the manufacturing floor with regular shop-floor visits. PPE provided and required where applicable due to noise, moving equipment, dust, and common industrial chemicals.
• Frequent computer use; periods of sitting/standing; routine movement between office and production areas with active communication.
• Occasional bending/balancing and varied postures; lift up to 35 lbs independently or 50 lbs with assistance.
• Vision sufficient for document review, safe equipment operation, and material inspection.
• Extended hours and some weekends to meet milestones and customer needs.

Proficiency

• Experience in a manufacturing environment