Senior Production Scheduler - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems (MSS), part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is hiring a Senior Production Scheduler (Level 4) for its Master Production Scheduling function. The role supports manufacturing execution across multiple programs and work centers, owning production schedules and Estimated/Expected Completion Dates (ECDs) to help ensure on-time delivery of program commitments. The scheduler works with Supply Chain, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and other teams to align material availability, capacity, labor constraints, and priorities. This senior role requires experience in complex manufacturing scheduling environments, preferably aerospace. It calls for strong communication and organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration, relationship-building, and proactive problem-solving to identify and manage risks and opportunities. The position is expected to be 100% onsite in El Segundo, California. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance; the posting specifies an interim and/or final clearance post-start, with differing clearance levels stated in the description. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling and/or production planning.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules.
- Experience using integrated scheduling tools such as Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project Professional, Enterprise Project Management, or a similar tool.
- At least 3 years of experience performing scheduling in a production environment using a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system.
- Experience collaborating across functions and organizational levels.
- Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- At least 3 years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government. Applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a clearance.
- Must be able to work 100% onsite at the El Segundo, California location.
- Must live in the immediate area or relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not negotiable.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Advanced Planning Software (APS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Experience in aerospace or space systems manufacturing, including low-rate or high-mix production environments.
- Ability to balance technical, capacity, and schedule constraints to meet customer and program commitments.
- Experience supporting production in non-traditional or agile aerospace environments.
- AACE, PMI, or other relevant professional certifications.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain end-to-end production schedules, including work-center schedules, build plans, and key milestones.
- Establish, manage, and be accountable for ECDs and schedule commitments across assigned programs and work centers.
- Develop, baseline, and maintain executable production schedules reflecting material availability, capacity, and labor constraints.
- Monitor schedule performance, identify risks and delays, and develop recovery plans or schedule alternatives.
- Communicate schedule status, risks, and impacts to program teams and leadership.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to align schedules with material availability, lead times, and procurement constraints.
- Partner with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and other functional teams to support schedule feasibility and execution alignment.
- Support program planning and execution from initial build planning through delivery.
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in scheduling and execution processes.
- Recommend and implement improvements to schedule accuracy, execution efficiency, and cross-functional alignment.
- Support transitions from manual or interim tools, such as spreadsheets, to system-based scheduling and execution where applicable.
- Contribute to standard work, scheduling best practices, and Manufacturing continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Develop and manage schedules using advanced scheduling tools such as APS systems, Microsoft Project, or equivalent software.
- Ensure schedules are integrated with enterprise systems such as MRP/ERP and serve as a reliable source of truth for execution.
- Support data-driven decision-making through accurate schedule analysis and reporting.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time-away programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
