Master Production Scheduler

Sky Limit Systems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems in Wichita, KS is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to bridge customers and internal operations, aligning demand with factory capacity and delivery commitments.

You will manage key customer accounts, drive production planning, monitor performance, and push for on-time delivery while maintaining customer confidence. Collaboration with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and PMO will be essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning or related roles.
• Strong grasp of manufacturing planning and scheduling principles.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience.
• Excellent customer relationships and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel and business reporting skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts.
• Manage customer forecasts, purchase orders, and delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer commitments.
• Coordinate demand planning with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Monitor production progress and mitigate schedule risks.
• Communicate delivery status and potential delays to customers.
• Lead customer meetings on schedules, material availability, and delivery performance.
• Analyze capacity, inventory, and lead-time constraints affecting orders.
• Work with procurement and production to resolve shortages and bottlenecks.
• Support sales, BD, and contract review.
• Track KPIs including on-time delivery, backlog, and schedule adherence.
• Improve planning processes, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Account management

Customer service

Scheduling

Program management

Manufacturing operations

ERP/MRP experience

Inventory management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Excel & reporting

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Sky Limit Systems is partnering with a growing aerospace manufacturer in Wichita, Kansas to hire a Master Production Scheduler. This role is the primary bridge between customers and internal operations, making sure customer demand, production schedules, and delivery commitments line up with what the factory can execute.

You’ll own key customer accounts, drive production planning, communicate schedule changes, monitor program performance, and push on-time delivery while keeping customers confident. Expect close partnership with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and program management.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts
• Manage customer forecasts, purchase orders, and delivery requirements
• Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer commitments
• Coordinate demand planning with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
• Monitor production progress and get ahead of schedule risks
• Communicate delivery status, schedule changes, and potential delays to customers
• Lead customer meetings on schedules, material availability, and delivery performance
• Analyze capacity, inventory, and lead-time constraints affecting customer orders
• Work with procurement and production to resolve shortages and bottlenecks
• Support sales, business development, and contract review
• Track KPIs including on-time delivery, backlog, and schedule adherence
• Improve planning processes, customer service, and operational efficiency

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years in production planning, account management, customer service, scheduling, program management, or manufacturing operations
• Strong grasp of manufacturing planning and scheduling principles
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience and knowledge of inventory management
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple customer priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Advanced Excel and business reporting skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability

NICE TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing experience