Aerospace Production Scheduler - Entry Level

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Kansas tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Production Scheduler to align manufacturing programs with timeline and resource needs.

You will partner with program, fabrication and tooling teams to ensure feasible schedules and timely delivery across Spirit Commercial units. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a business-related field, strong Excel skills, and the ability to forecast demand, evaluate costs, and manage changes in production plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Operations or a related field.
• 0+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, production planning, accounting or similar role.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas, and spreadsheet management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to support program timelines, resource needs, and delivery goals.
• Evaluate costs, identify risks, and manage changes to manufacturing plans and schedules.
• Forecast demand and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
• Create master production schedules and time-phased manufacturing sequence plans.
• Validate schedule data with production teams and provide performance updates to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program, fabrication, assembly, and tooling teams to ensure schedule accuracy and feasibility.
• Determine resource requirements such as manpower, rate tools, and rotable tools to support manufacturing plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Production Scheduler to align manufacturing programs with timeline and resource needs.

You will partner with program, fabrication and tooling teams to ensure feasible schedules and timely delivery across Spirit Commercial units. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a business-related field, strong Excel skills, and the ability to forecast demand, evaluate costs, and manage changes in production plans.