TN Visa Production Scheduler Jobs
Production Scheduler roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Industrial Engineers category, which covers professionals who optimize production workflows and resource allocation. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. A qualifying bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related field is required.
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The Plant Master Scheduler is responsible for translating approved demand and supply plans into a feasible, executable, and optimized production schedule for the plant. This role ensures that the right product is produced at the right time and in the right quantity, balancing customer service, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and cost.
This position plays a critical role as the link between SIOP/IBP planning and shop floor execution, ensuring operational alignment and production efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain, and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on approved SIOP/IBP plans.
- Convert customer orders and forecast demand into time-phased production plans at SKU and family level.
- Ensure schedule feasibility considering capacity, material availability, labor, tooling, and operational constraints.
- Sequence production orders to optimize throughput, changeovers, and asset utilization.
- Validate available versus required capacity (machines, labor, shifts).
- Identify bottlenecks and capacity overloads and propose mitigation actions (resequencing, overtime, subcontracting, inventory buffers).
- Align production schedules with raw material, WIP, and critical component availability.
- Collaborate closely with plant planning, procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams.
- Drive adherence to inventory targets (FG and WIP) while maintaining high customer service levels.
- Support phase-in/phase-out execution and mitigate obsolescence risks.
- Monitor and report schedule adherence, plan vs. actual performance, and root causes of deviations.
- Act as the single point of coordination for plant-level scheduling decisions.
- Continuously improve scheduling logic, planning parameters, and data quality (lead times, routings, yields).
- Reduce expedites, firefighting, and short-term rescheduling.
- Support implementation and optimization of ERP / APS planning systems.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
- 7+ years of experience in large-scale manufacturing or production environments.
- 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain with demonstrated success in:
- S&OP / SIOP
- Continuous improvement
- Supply chain transformation
- Inventory management
- External vendor management
- Strong analytical skills; experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP or other MRP/ERP systems.
- Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as required.
COMPETENCIES
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $89,900 – $112,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location).
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States
Posting City: FUQUAY - VARINA
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 150929
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
INTRODUCTION
The Plant Master Scheduler is responsible for translating approved demand and supply plans into a feasible, executable, and optimized production schedule for the plant. This role ensures that the right product is produced at the right time and in the right quantity, balancing customer service, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and cost.
This position plays a critical role as the link between SIOP/IBP planning and shop floor execution, ensuring operational alignment and production efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain, and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on approved SIOP/IBP plans.
- Convert customer orders and forecast demand into time-phased production plans at SKU and family level.
- Ensure schedule feasibility considering capacity, material availability, labor, tooling, and operational constraints.
- Sequence production orders to optimize throughput, changeovers, and asset utilization.
- Validate available versus required capacity (machines, labor, shifts).
- Identify bottlenecks and capacity overloads and propose mitigation actions (resequencing, overtime, subcontracting, inventory buffers).
- Align production schedules with raw material, WIP, and critical component availability.
- Collaborate closely with plant planning, procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams.
- Drive adherence to inventory targets (FG and WIP) while maintaining high customer service levels.
- Support phase-in/phase-out execution and mitigate obsolescence risks.
- Monitor and report schedule adherence, plan vs. actual performance, and root causes of deviations.
- Act as the single point of coordination for plant-level scheduling decisions.
- Continuously improve scheduling logic, planning parameters, and data quality (lead times, routings, yields).
- Reduce expedites, firefighting, and short-term rescheduling.
- Support implementation and optimization of ERP / APS planning systems.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
- 7+ years of experience in large-scale manufacturing or production environments.
- 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain with demonstrated success in:
- S&OP / SIOP
- Continuous improvement
- Supply chain transformation
- Inventory management
- External vendor management
- Strong analytical skills; experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP or other MRP/ERP systems.
- Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as required.
COMPETENCIES
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $89,900 – $112,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location).
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States
Posting City: FUQUAY - VARINA
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 150929
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Production Scheduler
Match your degree to the right NOC
TN sponsorship for Production Scheduler roles hinges on classifying you under Industrial Engineers, not Management Occupations. Confirm your transcript reflects industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations research before sending applications.
Target manufacturers with dedicated HR compliance teams
Automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturers routinely handle TN filings for scheduling roles. Companies with in-house immigration HR staff process offers faster and make fewer errors on your support letter than smaller shops using outside counsel for the first time.
Request a detailed employer support letter early
CBP officers at the port of entry decide TN admissibility on the spot. Your employer's letter must describe the role's duties, confirm the bachelor's degree requirement, and state the position is temporary. A vague letter is the most common reason Canadian applicants get turned back.
Verify your U.S. employer is E-Verify enrolled
Many production and manufacturing facilities require E-Verify enrollment to operate government contracts. Confirming this before you accept an offer prevents last-minute complications during onboarding, since E-Verify status affects your work authorization documentation process post-entry.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready Production Scheduler roles
Most job postings don't state TN sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate surfaces Production Scheduler roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship experience is already part of the hiring process.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular interview on role complexity
Mexican citizens applying through consular processing should document specific ERP systems, scheduling methodologies, and cross-functional coordination responsibilities. Consular officers assess whether the role genuinely requires a degree-level professional, not a production supervisor or coordinator.
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Find Production Scheduler JobsProduction Scheduler TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Scheduler role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification matters. Production Schedulers qualify under the Industrial Engineers category of the USMCA TN professional list. The role must require and actually use a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field. Titles like Production Coordinator or Planning Supervisor may not meet the threshold if the duties don't reflect engineering-level analysis and optimization.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Production Scheduler jobs?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start a Production Scheduler role as soon as you clear the port of entry. H-1B requires winning a lottery, waiting months for USCIS adjudication, and an October 1 start date. TN is also renewable indefinitely in three-year increments, making it a practical long-term option for scheduling professionals who don't need immigrant intent.
Where can I find Production Scheduler jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It filters Production Scheduler roles by employers with recent visa filings, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not have sponsored work visa professionals before. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship eligibility at all, so you can spend weeks applying before discovering an employer won't sponsor.
What documents does a Canadian Production Scheduler need at the port of entry?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer support letter describing your duties and confirming the degree requirement, your original degree transcripts or diploma, and your job offer or employment contract. CBP adjudicates TN status on the spot, so the support letter's specificity about your production planning responsibilities is critical. Bring copies of all documents in case originals are retained.
Can a Mexican Production Scheduler apply for TN status at the border like a Canadian?
No. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling. You'll complete a DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and attend a consular interview where the officer evaluates whether your Production Scheduler role meets the Industrial Engineers specialty occupation standard. Processing timelines vary by consulate, so apply well before your intended start date.
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