Master Scheduler Manager

Overview

Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of aerospace, defense industrial and commercial products. Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.

• Schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Prepares reports detailing anticipated production goals.
• Performs time studies of product lines.
• Communicates with production supervisors and managers on schedule status.
• Develops plans for streamlining processes.
• Converts high-level schedule into detail schedules, material requirements lists, and production plans for work centers.
• Issues work instructions to manufacturing team.
• Expedites daily work through the manufacturing centers in a highly dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Analyzes capacity with Manufacturing management and advises on production status and potential problems to ensure labor, tools, equipment, and services are provided as needed.
• Coordinates with other internal departments to expedite the movement of parts.
• Works with Engineering to develop tools and procedures to maximize facility and equipment utilization.
• Identifies methods to ensure products meet Master Schedule requirements.
• Works on the shop floor to support production activities.

• BS degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent.
• Scheduling or program management experience in a manufacturing aerospace environment is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of inventory and production control experience or directly related experience.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, procurement, quality basics, engineering flows, and reading prints.
• Experience with creating production schedules and loading into ERP system in a machining manufacturing environment (aerospace environment required).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience modifying production schedules for increased efficiency.
• Experience tracking, reporting and presenting status.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with leaders, peers, and others as required.
• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Office including Excel, MS Project (preferred) and ERP systems.
• Capacity planning, level loading, Kanban, etc.
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be a U.S. person per ITAR (22 CFR 120.15).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Defense and Space Manufacturing