Orbit Frequency
Essential in Product-Based Businesses.
This role shows up early in businesses with physical production — usually when order complexity or lead time commitments can’t be handled casually on a whiteboard or spreadsheet. Found in companies with multiple production lines, custom orders, or just-in-time delivery models.
Mission Zones
Manufacturing Plants
Contract Manufacturers
Custom Furniture or Woodworking Shops
Assembly and Fabrication Shops
Food and Beverage Production Facilities
Print and Packaging Companies
Daily Flight Plan
Create and maintain the daily and weekly production schedule
Balance inventory availability, machine capacity, labor shifts, and customer deadlines
Adjust schedules in real-time to account for disruptions (machine downtime, supply chain hiccups, urgent orders)
Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Production, and Customer Service teams
Analyze data on run rates, lead times, and bottlenecks to optimize throughput
Keep an eye on backlogs, forecast demand, and smooth out production peaks and valleys
Ensure clear communication of schedule updates to all departments
Core System Requirements
Proficiency in ERP, MRP, or production scheduling software
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to problem-solve in real-time under deadline pressure
Clear communicator across teams — production, sales, customer service
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations
Bonus: experience with Lean or Just-in-Time (JIT) production principles
