Strategic Master Scheduler – Aerospace & Defence

Bastion Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastion Group in Bayswater, Melbourne, is seeking a Scheduling Manager to lead the integrated master schedule for a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. You will coordinate production planning with engineering, procurement and program management to ensure delivery against critical milestones.

The role demands 7+ years in manufacturing planning, strong MRP/ERP experience and a continuous improvement mindset. A related engineering or supply chain degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing planning and scheduling, preferably aerospace/defence.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong mastery of master production scheduling, capacity planning and MRP/ERP systems.
• Advanced analytical skills including data modelling and KPI reporting.
• Exposure to AS9100, configuration management, and first article inspection.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the master production schedule, translating demand into production plans.
• Manage capacity, bottlenecks and scheduling priorities across operations.
• Align material requirements with production schedules and manage lead-time risks.
• Monitor schedule performance, analyse variances and implement recovery plans.
• Develop KPIs and reporting to improve on-time delivery and visibility.
• Drive ERP/MRP accuracy and use of BI tools.
• Collaborate on engineering changes and new product introductions.

Skills

Master scheduling

Capacity planning

MRP/ERP systems

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Supply Chain degree

Industrial Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Bastion Group in Bayswater, Melbourne, is seeking a Scheduling Manager to lead the integrated master schedule for a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. You will coordinate production planning with engineering, procurement and program management to ensure delivery against critical milestones.

The role demands 7+ years in manufacturing planning, strong MRP/ERP experience and a continuous improvement mindset. A related engineering or supply chain degree is preferred.