Senior Production Scheduler

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0130345 Date Posted: 2026-05-22 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Join Hitachi Energy and take a leading role in driving operational excellence within advanced manufacturing. As a Senior Production Scheduler , you will be at the heart of production planning—ensuring the right resources, materials, and priorities align to deliver high-quality products on time and at scale. In this dynamic role, you’ll leverage data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize production flow, reduce inefficiencies, and respond proactively to shifting demands. Your expertise will directly impact performance, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency, while positioning you as a key contributor to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to influence complex manufacturing operations, mentor emerging talent, and implement innovative scheduling strategies in a global organization committed to sustainability and progress. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How you'll make an impact Develop and manage production schedules across multiple manufacturing lines Use APS and ERP systems to optimize scheduling and monitor execution Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, sales, and quality teams Adjust schedules in response to disruptions and changing priorities Track performance using KPIs for adherence and resource utilization Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma Mentor team members and share best practices in scheduling Your background Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred) 7+ years of experience in manufacturing planning and scheduling Strong expertise in APS tools and ERP systems (SAP highly desirable) Advanced analytical skills with data-driven decision-making ability Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus More about us Contribute to a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future Experience an inclusive culture with opportunities across regions and functions Grow through continuous learning, innovation, and career development programs What We Offer Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.