Aerospace Production Scheduler & Flow Coordinator

Cassavant Machining, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group, Systems 3 Division, seeks a Production Control & Scheduling Specialist in Tempe to improve production flow, manage master schedules, and ensure ERP data accuracy across planning, operations, and customer communications.

The ideal candidate will balance fast-paced aerospace manufacturing priorities with customer commitments, maintain schedule integrity, track work orders, and drive on-time deliveries while supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Production Control, Scheduling, Planning, or related manufacturing role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production scheduling concepts.
• Experience tracking production status and coordinating work order flow.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (ITAR/EAR compliance)

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the master production schedule.
• Release and manage manufacturing work orders in accordance with established priorities.
• Maintain daily production dispatch lists and work center priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays before customer commitments are impacted.
• Coordinate with Operations and Planning to align production priorities with available capacity and customer requirements.
• Support schedule recovery planning for overdue and at-risk jobs.
• Manage work order movement throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure travelers, routers, and production documentation are accurate and available.
• Monitor work order status and maintain accurate production visibility.
• Identify and elevate production bottlenecks, constraints, and aging work orders.
• Support efficient movement of jobs through machining, inspection, outside processing, and shipping operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of production transactions.
• Monitor operation closeouts and labor reporting compliance.
• Support earned hours reporting accuracy through verification of production data.
• Maintain accurate production status, inventory transactions, and work order information within the ERP system.
• Conduct routine audits of production reporting and transaction accuracy.
• Lead production status meetings and customer line-of-balance reviews.
• Support customer status reporting and schedule communication activities.
• Provide timely updates on production progress, schedule risks, and recovery plans.
• Partner with Program Management to ensure customer priorities are reflected in production schedules.
• Assist in developing and communicating recovery plans for overdue jobs and customer-critical deliveries.
• Monitor WIP levels throughout the facility.
• Track aging work orders and identify opportunities to improve production flow.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper transaction management and reporting.
• Assist with cycle count activities and inventory investigations as needed.
• Improve visibility of material shortages, bottlenecks, and production constraints.

Skills

Production Scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing Coordination

Organization & Communication

ITAR/EAR compliance

Education

AS/BS in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

CMI Group, Systems 3 Division, seeks a Production Control & Scheduling Specialist in Tempe to improve production flow, manage master schedules, and ensure ERP data accuracy across planning, operations, and customer communications.

The ideal candidate will balance fast-paced aerospace manufacturing priorities with customer commitments, maintain schedule integrity, track work orders, and drive on-time deliveries while supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.