About Pen Manufacturing
Pen Manufacturing is a prominent player in the sheet metal fabrication industry, renowned for delivering precision-engineered solutions. We are a fast growing and fast paced manufacturing company. Committed to quality and innovation, we are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our sheet metal manufacturing processes.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Master Scheduler/Planner to lead the planning and scheduling efforts across our manufacturing operations. This pivotal role requires an expert with a strategic mindset, deep knowledge of planning and scheduling best practices, and the ability to coordinate complex production workflows. The ideal candidate is PMI-SP certified, has demonstrated expertise managing large-scale, high-stakes projects, and brings a disciplined approach aligned with AACE Recommended Practices.
What you"ll do
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer demands while optimizing resource utilization and inventory levels.
- Create, update, and manage baseline schedules and project chronologies.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, operations, and quality departments to ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Conduct delay analysis and impact assessments in accordance with AACE International's RP 29R-03 / 52R-06 standards.
- Manage planning and scheduling for complex manufacturing projects, including make-to-order and make-to-stock product lines.
- Integrate Agile principles where applicable to support continuous improvement, flexibility, and responsiveness in planning.
- Analyze capacity and resource constraints, identify bottlenecks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present detailed reports and forecasts to executive leadership and project stakeholders.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on schedule risk management and project controls.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) certification required.
- Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master"s degree a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in project scheduling and planning, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record managing multiple high-value projects for clients
- Proficient in tools like Fulcrum, Xomety, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of AACE International protocols and project delay methodologies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Agile mindset with demonstrated experience implementing Lean or Agile techniques in manufacturing settings.
The pay range for this role is:24 - 36 USD per hour(Anaheim, CA)
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