Scheduling and Reporting Manager

The Factory Scheduling and Reporting Integration Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers that oversees the day-to-day execution of factory scheduling, dispatching, and work-in-process (WIP) optimization within Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab. Reporting to the Operations Director, this role serves as a critical link between production, engineering, and manufacturing leadership to ensure factory priorities are translated into effective execution plans that optimize cycle time, output, and equipment utilization. The manager will drive short-term factory scheduling strategies, establish dispatching priorities, and ensure resources are aligned to meet operational objectives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. 

In addition to ownership of factory scheduling and dispatching, this position is responsible for factory reporting. The successful candidate will develop and maintain operational metrics, provide insights to support data-driven decision making ,and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance factory throughput and productivity. This leader will work closely with production, process engineering, equipment engineering, and planning teams to improve manufacturing performance while building a high-performing engineering organization focused on operational excellence, manufacturing discipline, and continuous improvement. 

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for factory scheduling, dispatching, reporting and WIP optimization.

• Drive short-term production scheduling and dispatch strategies to maximize factory performance.

• Establish and maintain factory reporting dashboards, KPIs, and operational reviews.

• Monitor and optimize WIP flow, cycle time, throughput, and delivery commitments.

• Partner with operations, engineering, planning, and leadership teams to align factory priorities and execution.

• Provide operational insights and recommendations to support business objectives and capacity planning.

• Foster a culture of accountability, problem solving, and operational excellence.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or a high-volume production environment.
• Experience with production scheduling, dispatching, manufacturing planning, or factory control systems in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing manufacturing data and driving improvements in cycle time, throughput, and operational performance.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, reporting systems, and operational review processes.

• Proficiency with manufacturing execution systems (MES), factory automation tools, and data analysis platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in C++, Java, Python, SQL, or writing advanced database queries.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.