Scheduler

Act Aerospace•Gunnison, UT

26d

About The Position

The Scheduler provides tactical and strategic long-term scheduling support to production teams. The role develops and maintains product Master Schedules using ERP software, aligns MRP dates with production schedules, and works across departments to address critical work requests and mitigate schedule risks. It prepares daily work schedules, monitors progress, updates project critical path schedules, and advises leadership on adjustments. The Scheduler coordinates fixture, tooling, and test equipment requirements; supports internal logistics and the accurate movement of critical work; and maintains alignment between production and shipping commitments and customer demand. The role uses production planning and engineering insights to remove blockers, monitor operational metrics, lead root-cause analysis, and implement improvements to yield, quality, safety, cost efficiency, and workflow, including automation where applicable. The position provides daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling updates and uses data analytics tools to report performance, highlight shortages, and identify schedule risks. Success includes achieving at least 98% on-time delivery to customer commitments, maintaining schedule stability, improving production efficiency and resource allocation, providing actionable reporting, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation and analysis.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and understanding of their application in a production environment.
Experience with SQL and data analytics for reporting and problem-solving.
Knowledge of Lean methodologies, including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen concepts.
Practical experience with Planning, Bill of Materials (BOM), Routings, and Demand Management.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate and resolve complex scheduling challenges.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including occasional exposure to noise, machinery, and industrial equipment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing scheduling tasks or attending meetings.
Visual acuity to analyze data, review technical documents, and monitor production schedules.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provide tactical and strategic long-term scheduling support to production teams.
Develop and maintain product Master Schedules using ERP software, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Coordinate across departments to address critical work requests and mitigate schedule risks.
Align MRP dates with current production schedules and optimize resource allocation.
Prepare daily work schedules, monitor progress, update project critical path schedules, and advise leadership on adjustments.
Schedule fixture, tooling, and test equipment requirements to support efficient production.
Drive initiatives to push or pull work into production to improve lead times and reduce workflow stagnation.
Support internal logistics and ensure accurate movement of critical work.
Execute shipping and production commitments in alignment with customer demands.
Use production planning and engineering insights to eliminate blockers and support on-time product delivery.
Monitor production metrics, including performance to schedule and inventory turns.
Lead root-cause analysis and develop permanent solutions for issues such as equipment failures or material defects.
Identify and implement improvements to product yield, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
Streamline production processes, including automation initiatives where applicable.
Provide daily updates, weekly status reports, and monthly reviews of scheduling performance.
Use data analytics tools, including SQL and Excel, to generate metrics, highlight shortages, and identify schedule risks.