Production Scheduler, Gas Phase Operations
Folsom, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Production Scheduler is responsible for translating production plans into executable manufacturing schedules that optimize labor equipment material availability and customer delivery performance. This role serves as the operational bridge between manufacturing execution planning engineering quality and supply chain functions to ensure reliable day-to-day production performance.
Embedded within the manufacturing organization the Site Scheduler maintains visibility of site capacity constraints labor availability material readiness and production priorities adjusting schedules as required to support safety quality delivery and cost objectives. The role is a key participant in the sites daily operating rhythm and provides rapid response to changing business conditions while maintaining adherence to committed production plans.
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that align with demand requirements and site production plans.
- Sequence manufacturing orders to optimize equipment utilization labor efficiency and throughput.
- Continuously monitor production status and adjust schedules to address changing priorities material constraints equipment downtime or workforce availability.
- Coordinate daily production priorities with manufacturing supervisors and operations leadership.
- Ensure production schedules are executable based on current capacity labor materials and equipment availability.
- Maintain detailed understanding of site capacity constraints bottlenecks and resource limitations.
- Assess the impact of labor shortages absenteeism equipment issues or supply disruptions on production commitments.
- Recommend schedule changes and recovery plans to minimize delivery risk.
- Escalate capacity or resource constraints that could impact service quality or productivity performance.
- Partner closely with Supply Planning Procurement Manufacturing Quality Engineering and Materials teams.
- Communicate schedule changes risks and recovery actions to key stakeholders.
- Support implementation of product transfers new product introductions engineering changes and capacity expansion activities.
- Participate in daily weekly and monthly operational review processes.
- Track schedule adherence and production execution performance.
- Identify recurring scheduling issues and drive corrective actions.
- Support inventory optimization through effective production sequencing and material utilization.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve throughput reduce lead times and increase schedule stability.
- Serve as the primary scheduling contact for manufacturing operations.
- Provide rapid decision support when production priorities must change.
- Balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on customer commitments and operational objectives.
- Support execution of site delivery service quality and productivity goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Engineering Business or related field; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting life sciences diagnostics analytical instrumentation reagents or regulated manufacturing operations.
- 37 years of manufacturing planning scheduling production control operations or supply chain experience.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with capacity planning finite scheduling or production control processes.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 24 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $28.48 - $44.50/hr plus eligibility for bonus stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. During the hiring process a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Technologies Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race religion or religious creed color gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military or veteran status protected veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state local law ordinance or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility please email or contact 1-. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections please visit Required: Occasional