Scheduler
About The Position
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of next-generation systems supporting U.S. Department of War and allied priorities and demand for access to space. The company delivers Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. The Scheduler coordinates production schedules and inventory needs to support efficient operations. The role works with cross-functional teams to align resource planning, manage demand, and maintain accurate schedules supporting program commitments, on-time delivery, and smooth production flow. It also collaborates across sales, operations, and supply chain teams. This role follows a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, an eight-hour shift every other Friday, and the alternating Friday off. No travel is required.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of business and supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to create program schedules using tools such as Line of Balance and Microsoft Project.
- Proficiency with production planning systems, such as Epicor or E2.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least five years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification from the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).
- Lean or Green Belt Six Sigma certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary scheduling liaison across sales, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop schedules and plans that optimize available resources.
- Integrate sales orders into the master schedule and coordinate raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staffing to meet delivery dates.
- Compare current and projected orders with inventory levels and anticipate required materials.
- Schedule product demand based on mix and provide accurate commitment dates to program management and contracts teams.
- Assemble master schedule reporting to track performance against business, shipment, inventory, and production plans.
- Provide input to finance for sales and operations planning (S&OP) based on volume and capacity.
- Identify demand levels and develop production plans aligned with customer requirements, including lead-time calculations.
- Manage load leveling and bottleneck scheduling, and apply theory of constraints (TOC) principles.
- Analyze production floor status using input/output control reporting.
- Maintain and update the master distribution schedule and communicate changes or delays.
- Participate in forecasting meetings and lead planning sessions with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service.
- Support capacity analysis to ensure adequate personnel, equipment, and facility resources.
- Determine available capacity before releasing planned orders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
