Planning & Scheduling Manager
Applied Composites · appliedcomposites.com
IndianapolisLead / Manager3–5 yrs
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The job in short
Planning and scheduling management.
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location as listed
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- Role
- Operations Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager who will create, integrate, and manage production schedules to ensure that the manufacturing capacity meets current customer demand. This process will entail partnering with Program Management and Operations to integrate multiple program requirements into an integrated schedule. Partnering with Operations the schedule will be resource loaded with appropriate labor and equipment to meet customer demand at the lowest cost. Additionally, the Master Scheduler will advise manufacturing on the necessary prioritization within the schedule supporting changing demand.
About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.
Job Accountabilities:
• Partnering with Program Management and Operations to develop an integrated site schedule
• Develop and maintain a process to manage capacity planning
• Manage the site sales and operation planning process
• Provide capacity analysis in support of proposals
• Support trade study’s and analysis
Job Specifications:
Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience: 3-5 years of relevant work experience
Skills:
• Previous experience with planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced MS Office skills – including MS Project
• Previous ERP System management experience highly preferred
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment with high quality requirements; example military, aerospace, or medical equipment highly preferred
• Experience in a high mix product development environment or demonstrated ability to support similar environment
• Able to perform basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Proven track record of supporting stringent deadlines and handling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Skilled problem-solver: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
• Lean Manufacturing experience is an advantage
• Composite manufacturing experience is an advantage
• Effective oral and written communication
Benefits:
At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
1st Shift 7:30am - 4:00pm
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