Master Production Scheduler

Threadlock Precision; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Threadlock Precision is seeking a Master Scheduler for the recently acquired R&S machining operation in St. Louis, MO.

You will own the master production schedule, translating demand into actionable plans that balance CNC capacity, labor, materials, and delivery commitments. You will lead cross-functional coordination with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality to resolve constraints, validate routings and program readiness, and improve on-time delivery through data-driven scheduling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in CNC precision machining or complex multi-step manufacturing.
• Knowledge of production capacity, routings, cycle times, setups, WIP, and lead times.
• Experience with ERP/MRP scheduling tools and Microsoft Excel for production-data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule aligning orders, delivery promises, materials, and capacity.
• Coordinate with programming/engineering, purchasing, quality, and other functions to ensure readiness and resolve constraints.
• Monitor WIP, shop-floor progress, and delivery performance; drive improvements to scheduling accuracy and on-time delivery.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP scheduling tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Threadlock Precision is a rapidly growing engineered component manufacturing organization serving leading aerospace and defense customers, including OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Backed by strong financial support and positioned for continued expansion, we are investing in our people, equipment, facilities, processes, and operating systems to support long-term growth and increasing demand for complex, high-precision manufactured components.

The work we do matters. We produce highly engineered and precision-machined components for critical aerospace and defense applications, including munitions, jet engines, aerostructures, and landing gear.

We are currently hiring a Master Scheduler for our recently acquired R&S machining operation located in St. Louis, Missouri.

How You Will Make a Difference

As Master Scheduler, you will own the plant’s master production schedule, translating customer demand into achievable production plans that align CNC capacity, labor, materials, and delivery commitments. You will coordinate across Operations, Programming/Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and customer-facing teams to resolve constraints and improve on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Master Production Scheduling & Execution

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule, aligning customer orders, promised delivery dates, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Sequence and release work orders through machining, outside processing, inspection, and shipping.
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP), critical operations, and shop-floor progress; adjust schedules to address delays, expedite requests, and changing priorities.

Capacity Planning & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with Production leaders to evaluate machine loading, labor, setups, shift coverage, and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with Programming/Engineering to validate routings, cycle times, and readiness of programs, tooling, fixtures, and new jobs.
• Partner with Purchasing and outside processors to address material shortages and supplier lead-time risks.
• Coordinate with Quality on first article inspections, holds, rework, and inspection capacity.
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and delivery risks to operations and plant leadership.

Delivery Performance, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Identify orders at risk of missing committed dates and coordinate realistic recovery plans.
• Maintain accurate work-order status, routings, and scheduling information in the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor on-time delivery, schedule adherence, backlog, WIP, and capacity constraints; report trends and exceptions.
• Identify recurring bottlenecks and improve scheduling processes, lead-time assumptions, and delivery reliability.

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations. Candidates must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by applicable law (for example, U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or qualified asylee/refugee).

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience planning CNC precision machining or similarly complex, multi-step manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of production capacity, routings, cycle times, setups, WIP, and manufacturing lead times.
• Experience with ERP/MRP scheduling tools and Microsoft Excel, including production-data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications (In Addition to Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in aerospace and defense or high-mix, make-to-order manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100, first article inspection, outside processing, and traceability.
• Experience improving master scheduling, finite-capacity planning, shop-floor reporting, or ERP/MRP processes.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or equivalent production planning training.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex production schedules, balance competing priorities, and meet customer delivery commitments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify production constraints, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning, including CNC machining processes, machine utilization, labor availability, and production lead times.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate across Operations, Engineering, Programming, Quality, and Purchasing to align production priorities and resolve issues.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills with the ability to respond effectively to changing customer demands, production disruptions, and resource constraints.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge existing scheduling practices, improve processes, and drive greater efficiency, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability with the ability to maintain accurate production schedules, monitor performance, and follow through on commitments.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary range is between $85,000 - $110,000
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance; Life Insurance; Accidental AD&D, and much more
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

Threadlock Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.