POSITION SUMMARY:
The basic purpose and function of the Production Scheduler is to develop production requirements on order demand and inventories, negotiating production plans that optimize manufacturing output and efficiencies, while meeting or exceeding all Customer Service levels. Coordinates production line changes based on production performance and product mix. Responsible for responding to all internal questions relating to ship dates and production needs.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree Operations Management, or equivalent work experience in an operations manufacturing environment.
- Two years’ experience in capacity planning, production operations, production forecasting, or inventory management.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)
- Experience using MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP applications.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creating production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and production capacity.
- Coordinating with various departments such as production, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment of schedules and resources.
- Coordinating with various departments such as production, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment of schedules and resources.
- Coordinating with various departments such as production, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment of schedules and resources.
- Analyzing production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize scheduling processes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking skills, verbal, & interpersonal skills.
- Must have excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills.
- Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
- Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.
- Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
- Conform to all aspects of OFS’ “Standards of Conduct” document.
- Must review product mix, inventory, forecast, manufacturing/process constraints to formulate production requirements and ship dates.
- Planning of product throughout the plant in the most efficient way to meet or exceed customer requirements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or equivalent work experience
- Two years' experience in capacity planning, production operations, or inventory management
- Experience using MS Office 365 and SAP applications
Lightera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lightera and has not been reviewed or approved by Lightera.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay‑to‑good in many hourly manufacturing roles, aided by overtime opportunities and union‑linked increases in some plants. Some hourly titles benchmark near or above market in specific locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted, with multiple references to a strong employer contribution. This support is positioned as part of a competitive total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid and mainstream. Some locations also reference on‑site or supplemental health resources and tax‑advantaged accounts.
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What We Do
For decades, we have carried the beacon of innovation, leading industries, communities, and individuals into a brighter era. Now, we have brought together all this knowledge and expertise to provide complete solutions for communication networks, connecting businesses and people. Today, we are one: Lightera, a Furukawa Electric Group company. The creation of Lightera reflects our commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving demands of industries such as generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing. Through advanced optical technologies, we build brighter, more connected communities with innovative solutions. Step into the future of smart connectivity. Visit us at lightera.com.
