Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Who We Are

Kymeta’s mission is to enhance lives by unlocking the potential for global satellite and cellular broadband communications while on the move. We do this through our innovative solutions and best-in-class technologies that meet and exceed our customers’ requirements.

Our core principles define the character and spirit of our employees and how we operate. We are committed to fostering a customer focused culture by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that is rooted in supporting its employees and our corporate social responsibilities.

What We Need

Kymeta is looking for a Production Scheduler. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime. Your role will involve collaborating closely with production teams, procurement, and other departments to maintain efficient workflow and meet production targets. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential for success in this role.

To be successful as a Production Scheduler you embody a strong sense of independence and have excellent scheduling and planning skills. You are also able to manage time effectively and enforce production deadlines.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize the ERP system to integrate accounting, manufacturing, and supply chain data, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop production orders based on demand forecasts and inventory levels and monitor and adjust workflow for efficiency.
• Collaborate with supply chain and engineering to ensure parts availability, update BOMs, and maintain configuration management.
• Communicate effectively between teams to address production constraints and implement process improvements.
• Create and manage production documents to ensure version control and traceability.
• Make informed decisions on in-house manufacturing vs. external sourcing.
• Generate and publish production performance metrics and forecasts, responding to production and material shortages.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to manage material and product end-of-life and minimize obsolescence.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of proven experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and their applications in production control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to read and decipher engineering drawings, models, and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Experience with data presentation, MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), SQL, and Power BI.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree minimum (Supply Chain Preferred) for position or 5+ years production planning/scheduling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

COMPENSATION

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $60,000 - $100,000 This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. 

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.