Scheduling & Timekeeping Lead

Job Title: Scheduling & Timekeeping Lead
Location: Hemlock, MI – Onsite
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, first shift (work week could exceed 40 hours)
Clearance Requirement: ITAR/DOD compliance; US Citizens or Nationals only

Purpose of Position:
This role oversees the scheduling and timekeeping teams. The Scheduling Lead directly reports to the Plant Operations Manager to execute timelines and goals, as well as direct day-to-day operations within their respective team.

Primary Duties – Ongoing Tasks:

• Organize and control daily tasks of scheduling and timekeeping teams to ensure direction is followed.
• Coordinate ongoing operations and ensure timelines are met.
• Ensure time data is complete, accurate, and payroll-ready by deadlines.
• Perform audits and spot checks of time entries and schedules.
• Implement solutions to minor scheduling delays.
• Engage and motivate team members to accomplish time-sensitive objectives.
• Drive implementation of performance metrics and KPIs.

Additional Duties:

• Coordinate projects or additional tasks assigned by operations leadership.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience effectively leading teams toward a common objective.
• Experience working in a timekeeping/scheduling capacity.
• Experience operating in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of timekeeping and scheduling best practices.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft products.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals.
• Ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances with clarity and sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with discretion.
• Ability to execute multiple workstreams at a given time.
• Ability to effectively deal with high levels of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change.