Production Scheduler

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

EBAD seeks aproven leader for the position of Production Scheduler
. This position is located in Moorpark, CA and will report to the Value Stream Manager.

The Production Scheduler
is responsible to comprehensivelyplan andmanage the execution of dailymanufacturingactivitiesrequired to support the production programs within specified production cells. This position works with the Shop Floor Supervisor and Production Plannertoexecutethe logistics,coordination andcompletionof alltasks associated with product manufacturing.

• Leading all work scheduling actions ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available to drive material and capacity requirements including planning adjustments resulting from unplanned demand, forecast shortfalls, production and inventory changes, and changes in customer demand.
• Reviewing new sales order requests and determining feasible delivery dates.
• Developing the production schedules andmaintainingthe production visual boardfor assigned production cell(s); illustrating the status of the production activities for current programs.
• Monthly planning ofoperatorand equipment resource loading / capacity planning utilizing MSproject or MS Excel.
• Creating the plan for theweekly work required to be flowing through theassignedproduction cell(s).
• Brief dailygembawalk team on current status, obstacles impeding flow, and assistance that is needed.
• Presenting production area performance (SQDC and Program Status) to senior management when required.
• Working with Product Engineers,Production Planner and Buyers to ensure material flow and production activities are aligned.
• Evaluating production activities for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Presentingforward-looking capacity inassignedproduction cell(s) to site leadership at monthly SIOP meeting.
• Coordinates with Production Manager onmanpower planning to ensure alignment with resources needed to execute yearly backlog & proposed production requirements.
• Actively contribute toteam activitiesandbrief site operations leadership at Quarterly Operating Reviews.

• BS Degreein Operations Management ,Supply Chain Management,an Engineering Disciplineor equivalent. (Equivalent years of experience will be considered)
• Strong planning and organizational skills,with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP,proficient in MS Office Suite:
  
  Project,Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to motivate people, particularly a production workforce environment
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred

Salary Range: $90,000- $120,000

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.