Scheduler, Mid-Level

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Sim Tech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places for Working Parents in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Scheduler, Mid-Level to lead production scheduling efforts in a Costpoint ERP/MRP environment. This role is critical to ensure that all manufacturing activities align with material availability, contract delivery schedules, and capacity constraints in a government-regulated, project-driven manufacturing setting.

Sim Tech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more.

We are seeking a Scheduler, Mid-Level who will manage detailed production schedules, optimize resource allocation, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to support on‑time, on‑budget delivery for complex, high‑mix programs.

• Create and manage work center‑level production schedules using Costpoint's MRP, Sim Tech Proprietary Solutions, and Manufacturing Execution modules.
• Analyze MRP output to convert planned orders into actionable production schedules while balancing capacity, material availability, and customer deadlines.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to align schedules with contract milestones and project timelines.
• Monitor WIP, open work orders, and backlog in Costpoint to identify bottlenecks and optimize flow.
• Adjust schedules as needed based on material shortages, ECNs, labor availability, or priority changes.
• Support cost and schedule reporting (e.g., EACs, ETCs, Earned Value Management inputs).
• Ensure schedule data accuracy across BOMs, routings, work orders, and labor charging.
• Participate in production readiness reviews (PRRs), integrated master schedule (IMS) alignment, and internal audits (AS9100, DCMA, DCAA, etc.).
• Maintain KPIs related to schedule adherence, on‑time delivery, and efficiency; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage Costpoint Manufacturing and Planning modules to create, release, and monitor shop orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) regeneration.
• Monitor MRB items and engineering hold statuses to prevent downstream schedule impact.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to update lead times, order policies, and inventory levels in Costpoint master data.
• Generate and distribute production schedule reports directly from Costpoint for daily operations meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of production scheduling experience using Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP.
• Strong understanding of defense/aerospace manufacturing or government contracting environments.
• Knowledge of discrete manufacturing, BOM structures, routings, and capacity planning.
• Experience in managing production within regulated, compliance‑driven industries (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, DFARS).
• Proficient with MS Excel and ability to create reports from Costpoint or other business intelligence tools.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and project‑driven scheduling.
• Experience with DCMA surveillance and audit preparedness related to scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance preferred. Ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Employees in these positions will work in an assembly, manufacturing, and production environment, as well as in equipment assembly areas using technical and electronic testing equipment, including specialized software. They will collaborate with various personnel in a manufacturing or testing setting, attend meetings, contribute to team efforts, deliver timely results, produce reports, and communicate information effectively. Telework may be included. In specialized laboratory or testing environments, employees will use electronic testing equipment, complex systems, and computer software.

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