Master Scheduler

armtecdefensetechnologies; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in Coachella, CA, seeks a Master Scheduler to lead the Master Production Schedule and align demand with capacity across functions. You will drive material availability, balance inventory, and coordinate with sales, procurement, production, logistics, and quality to ensure on‑time, cost‑efficient production.

Reports to Manager Procurement/Logistics. Serving a defense manufacturing facility, this role emphasizes strategic planning, productivity tracking, and continuous

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate a forward‑looking MPS aligned with business plans and customer orders.
• Convert demand forecasts into detailed production schedules considering constraints and lead times.
• Analyze labor, machine, and tooling capacity to identify bottlenecks.
• Plan overtime, additional shifts, or resource adjustments when needed.
• Work with purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Monitor raw material and WIP inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings with sales, production, procurement, and logistics.
• Communicate delivery dates and manage customer expectations.
• Track schedule adherence, cycle times, and delivery performance.
• Generate analytical reports on production performance.

Job description

Master Scheduler, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war‑fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world‑class, sole‑source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview

• Title: Master Scheduler
• Job Family: Purchasing Admin Support
• Reports to: Manager Procurement/Logistics
• Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
• Location: Coachella, California
• Type: Full-Time

The Master Scheduler will be a strategic planner who creates and manages the Master Production Schedule (MPS). They will provide guidance to the Production Planner. Additional duties will include aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity, materials, and inventory to ensure on‑time, cost‑efficient production. Drive coordination across sales, procurement, production, logistics, and quality to maintain smooth operations and prevent bottlenecks. Produce progress reports and encourage IPT’s to reach operational targets, all while adhering to company policies and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Master Production Schedule (MPS) Management

• Develop, maintain, and communicate a forward‑looking MPS aligned with business plans and customer orders.
• Convert demand forecasts into detailed production schedules considering constraints and lead times.

Capacity & Resource Planning

• Analyze labor, machine, and tooling capacity to identify bottlenecks.
• Plan overtime, additional shifts, or resource adjustments when needed.

Materials & Inventory Coordination

• Work with purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Monitor raw material and WIP inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead weekly scheduling meetings with sales, production, procurement, and logistics.
• Communicate delivery dates and manage customer expectations.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track schedule adherence, cycle times, and delivery performance.
• Generate analytical reports on production performance.