Clear-to-Build (CTB) Production Scheduler

Company Overview

RPI (FGC Manufacturing LLC), a subsidiary of Facility Gateway Critical Services, is a premier, fast-paced contract manufacturer specializing in high-quality wire harnesses, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and custom testing equipment. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, engineering precision, and a collaborative shop-floor culture. As we continue to scale, we are investing heavily in our operational structure to ensure our production team is set up for flawless execution.

Position Summary

The Clear-to-Build (CTB) Production Scheduler is the critical gatekeeper between our Engineering/Purchasing departments and the Manufacturing floor. Your primary mission is to ensure that no job is released to production until it is 100% "Clear to Build"— meaning all materials are physically present, capacity is available, and engineering documentation/data is verified and production-ready.

Rather than reacting to problems mid-production, you will proactively identify and resolve material shortages and data gaps upfront, protecting shop floor efficiency and ensuring RPI consistently hits its customer deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• The CTB Gatekeeper: Own and manage the Clear-to-Build verification process. Audit incoming job packages across three strict pillars before scheduling: Material Availability, Production Capacity, and Documentation Readiness.

• Engineering Data Validation: Review bill of materials (BOMs), travelers, and work instructions coming from Engineering. Act as the first line of defense to catch missing specifications, data errors, or unreleased drawings _before_ they hit the floor.

• Cross-Functional Triage: Partner directly with our purchasing team on material ETA tracking and collaborate with Engineering to rapidly fix any documentation bugs flagged during the CTB audit.

• Production Scheduling: Build and maintain the master weekly production schedule. Coordinate daily with the Production Manager to release fully verified, "clean" job packages that the assembly team can execute without interruption.

• Ecosystem Maintenance: Ensure our ERP system accurately reflects job statuses, lead times, and staging locations so the entire company has real-time visibility into production readiness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing management experience, preferably in electronics manufacturing (PCBs, wire harnesses, enclosures).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• System Savvy: Direct experience working with manufacturing ERP/MRP scheduling systems, with a proven ability to manage data architecture (routers, inventory allocations, and work orders).

• Documentation Literacy: Strong ability to interpret and audit specialized manufacturing data packages, including assembly drawings, schematic redlines, wire run lists, and multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Core Competencies: Strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and a high level of attention to detail to catch data or material gaps before they hit the floor.

• Industry Standards (Preferred): Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or IPC-WHMA-A-620 standards is a plus, ensuring data packages align with electronic assembly quality requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Full benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and retirement options).

• Dynamic, high-impact leadership role within a talented manufacturing team.