Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
3-5 years of experience in production scheduling or planning
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning
Essential experience with SAP R/3, particularly in Production Planning and Inventory Management
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Project, Office, and data analysis tools
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) principles
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, capable of managing priorities under pressure
APICS Certification (e.g., CPIM or CSCP) or PMP is a plus
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize master production schedules to meet customer demands
Collaborate with sales and demand planning for accurate forecasting
Analyze resource availability to recommend optimization solutions
Coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability
Monitor production schedules for on-time delivery and quality
Communicate scheduling priorities to production teams and stakeholders
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and production bottlenecks
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Production Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the master production schedule to ensure the timely delivery of aerospace products. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, engineering, and supply chain, to align production schedules with customer demands, inventory goals, and capacity constraints.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a detailed master production schedule that balances customer requirements, production capacity, and inventory levels.
Collaborate with sales, customer service, and demand planning teams to forecast and analyze customer demand, ensuring alignment with production capabilities.
Analyze production capacity and resource availability to identify constraints and recommend solutions for optimizing throughput.
Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure the availability of materials and components required to meet the production schedule.
Monitor and adjust schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products while meeting quality and cost objectives.
Communicate scheduling priorities and changes to production teams and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the organization.
Identify and address scheduling conflicts, production bottlenecks, and other issues that could impact the production schedule.
Implement and support initiatives to improve scheduling processes, production efficiency, and overall supply chain performance.
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling accuracy, on-time delivery, and production efficiency.
Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems to develop and update schedules, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
Ensure scheduling practices adhere to aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and company policies.
Establishes shop floor work schedules per the production schedule.
Analyzes shipping notices, bills of lading, customer orders and other records to determine manufacturing and shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet customer demands.
Provide timely updates to management on the status of production schedules, highlighting any deviations or risks.
Helps resolve inventory discrepancies and aids in establishing preventive actions to prevent further errors.
Aids in the direction of daily shipping, receiving, line replenishment, and manufacturing activities.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in production scheduling or planning
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning
Technical Skills:
SAP R/3 experience is essential, including the Production Planning and Inventory Management modules.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Project, Office and other data analysis tools
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) principles
Soft Skills:
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Certifications: APICS Certification (e.g., CPIM or CSCP) or PMP is a plus.
Working Conditions:
Office environment with periodic visits to the production floor.
May require occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer.
Light physical activity, such as walking through the production area
