Master Scheduler

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc in California is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in a regulated aerospace environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of scheduling experience, preferably in aerospace, and advanced ERP skills. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication.

Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, competitive PTO, 401(k) matching and more. The compensation range is $90,000–$115,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Master Scheduling or 7+ years in production planning.
• Advanced experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Analyze order feasibility based on capacity and material availability.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to ensure seamless production.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Capacity planning

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or technical degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Visual ERP

Job description

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. invites applicants to join as a Master Scheduler at our Chatsworth, CA location. In this senior‑level role you will develop, manage, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) using Visual ERP based on contract demand, forecasts, and inventory strategies.
• Analyze order feasibility based on capacity, material availability, engineering readiness, and quality status.
• Integrate sales orders into Visual to drive accurate scheduling and ensure alignment between demand and production.
• Perform finite capacity planning across work centers and value streams to support delivery commitments.
• Apply bottleneck management and Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles to optimize throughput and flow.
• Maintain total demand visibility and drive Clear‑to‑Build (CTB) status by identifying shortages and coordinating resolution with Procurement.
• Balance production demand with inventory objectives to prevent both shortages and excess.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to prevent material holds, disposition delays, or configuration errors.
• Control and execute effectivity dates for ECNs and ECOs to avoid disruption to active production orders.
• Participate in customer meetings related to delivery status, schedule risk, and recovery planning.
• Support Sales and Customer Service by maintaining accurate lead times and promise dates.
• Work with Value Stream leadership and Sales to develop and validate forecast demand requirements.
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance, analysis, and revisions.
• Identify scheduling process gaps and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and delivery reliability.
• Determine production priorities when labor, capacity, or materials are constrained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Master Scheduling or 7+ years of production planning and scheduling experience (or a combination) in manufacturing; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Visual preferred).
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, demand management, and material planning.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills in high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent communication across all organizational levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• APICS CPIM certification a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Compensation Pay Range 90,000–115,000 USD.

EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

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