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Planning & Scheduling Manager

Applied Composites

Indianapolis, IN · Posted October 20, 2026

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About the job

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.

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1st Shift 7:30am - 4:00pm