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Description

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing production schedules to support on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory requirements. In a mid-sized aerospace manufacturing environment, this role is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring close coordination with production, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to respond quickly to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity
• Release and prioritize work orders to the shop floor and ensure production readiness
• Actively monitor production progress, identify schedule risks, and implement recovery plans
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to address material shortages, lead-time changes, and supplier delays
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to incorporate engineering changes, nonconformances, and inspection requirements into the schedule
• Balance capacity across work centers in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system
• Communicate schedule status, constraints, and priorities clearly to production supervisors and management
• Support compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Participate in daily production meetings and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a mid-sized or growth-oriented manufacturing company
• Aerospace manufacturing experience (machining, assembly, or special processes)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of production scheduling or production control experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and scheduling logic
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and shop floor operations
• Ability to manage frequent changes and competing priorities with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance