Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Aerotek; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler in Gardena, CA. This contract-to-hire role coordinates customer orders with internal production, reviews POs, monitors MRP, and communicates with customers and teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will work with SAP and Microsoft Office, maintain daily production reports, and ensure AS9100/ISO 9001 and ITAR compliance. This onsite position offers exposure to aerospace manufacturing processes and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRP systems and monitoring production schedules.
• Experience in manufacturing or production coordination, preferably aerospace.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to review customer purchase orders and align with work orders.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, including bills of lading.
• Strong customer service skills for order status communication.
• Experience with order processing and data entry in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP tools.
• Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review orders and verify alignment with internal work orders and production plans.
• Monitor MRP to ensure due dates meet delivery dates.
• Provide timely order status updates to customers.
• Coordinate with teams to obtain missing documentation and ECDs.
• Develop daily reports on orders, production status, and scheduling.
• Prepare shipments and related documentation (BOL, shipping paperwork).
• Support shipping/receiving and data entry in scheduling.
• Process work orders in MRP and related platforms.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR.
• Use SAP and Microsoft Office to manage data and communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Provide professional customer service and long-term relationships.

Skills

MRP systems

Aerospace coordination

Customer service

Order processing

Data entry

Communication

ITAR compliance

AS9100 ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Job Description

The Manufacturing Production Scheduler coordinates customer orders with internal production activities to ensure accurate, timely delivery. This role reviews purchase orders, aligns them with work orders, monitors the MRP system, and communicates clearly with customers and internal teams. The position also supports shipment preparation, maintains detailed production reports, and ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Review customer purchase orders and verify that they align with internal work orders and production plans.
• Ensure all process requirements and customer specifications are accurately captured and communicated to relevant internal teams.
• Monitor the MRP system to confirm that customer order due dates meet required delivery dates.
• Provide timely updates to customers regarding order status within the required response timeframe.
• Communicate with customers to obtain missing documentation such as blueprints, drawings, and other technical information, and secure estimated completion dates (ECDs) when needed.
• Develop and maintain daily reports on orders, production status, and scheduling activities.
• Prepare orders for shipment and assist with related documentation, including bills of lading and shipping paperwork.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by coordinating order processing and data entry as needed.
• Process work orders accurately in the MRP system and related platforms.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR requirements in all scheduling and documentation activities.
• Use SAP and Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, to manage data, reports, and customer communications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production coordination teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide professional customer service to address inquiries, clarify order details, and support long-term customer relationships.

Essential Skills

• Experience with MRP systems for monitoring production schedules and customer order due dates.
• Experience in manufacturing or production coordination, preferably in an aerospace environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Ability to review and interpret customer purchase orders and align them with internal work orders.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, including preparing shipments and bills of lading.
• Strong customer service skills for communicating order status and resolving documentation issues.
• Experience with order processing and data entry in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning tools.
• Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards and related compliance requirements.
• Awareness of ITAR compliance considerations in an aerospace manufacturing context.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with aerospace products, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical documents such as blueprints and drawings when coordinating orders.
• Strong attention to detail in maintaining daily reports and production records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple orders, deadlines, and documentation requirements simultaneously.
• Comfort working with purchase orders (POs) and related commercial documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, shipping, and quality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional, quality-focused organization that values precision, reliability, and clear communication. The environment encourages collaboration between production, logistics, and customer service teams, offering opportunities to build specialized expertise in aerospace manufacturing and compliance. You will gain experience with recognized industry standards and systems, supporting your long-term professional growth in operations and supply chain.

Work Environment

This role operates in an aerospace manufacturing environment where accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery are critical. You will work closely with production, shipping and receiving, and customer service teams, using tools such as MRP systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office. The setting is structured around formal quality standards including AS9100 and ISO 9001, with processes designed to meet stringent regulatory and customer requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gardena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.