Master Production Scheduler

Pursuit Aerospace • South Windsor, CT

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Master Production Scheduler to join our team at Pursuit Aerospace. The Master Production Scheduler owns the creation and maintenance of the enterprise Master Production Schedule (3–24+ months). The role builds a feasible MPS aligned to demonstrated internal capacity and approved demand, ensuring visibility to site-level bottlenecks and load imbalances. The Master Production Scheduler publishes the SIOP approved medium-term MPS for site execution and validates schedule feasibility prior to release.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in lean scheduling principles and proficient in maintaining the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This role requires close collaboration with various departments to ensure seamless production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in production scheduling, supply chain or operations planning, across multiple sites
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and lean scheduling principles.
• Must have proficiency in using scheduling software, ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing or machine shop environment experience
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification. This should go under preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate demand and capacity inputs into a feasible, stable production schedule
• Deep understanding of production constraints, planning horizons, and impacts of schedule volatility
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the enterprise Master Production Schedule aligned to SIOP approved demand and demonstrated capacity
• Validate MPS feasibility against site-level constraints (e.g., labor, machining hours, critical resources) and cross-site load balancing considerations
• Maintain visibility to medium-term bottlenecks and capacity conflicts, surfacing risks that impact schedule feasibility or stability
• Publish the SIOP approved medium-term MPS for site planners to load into ERP systems and execute
• Monitor MPS stability and adherence to defined guardrails (e.g., changes within frozen zones), flagging exceptions requiring escalation
• Partner with Supply Planning Director and site operations leaders to ensure the MPS reflects realistic execution capabilities and agreed trade-offs
• Prepare and present scheduling reports and updates to management and stakeholders.
• Help Pursuit’s sites with inventory management and stocking levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees