Master Scheduler

Hartzell Aviation, Inc.; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signia Aerospace seeks a seasoned Master Production Scheduler to lead the master production schedule and align demand, material availability, and production capacity across the organization. You will collaborate with production, materials, procurement, and customer service to optimize flow and on-time delivery.

Join a culture focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master production scheduling and planning knowledge.
• Capacity planning experience.
• Production flow and material coordination experience.
• Supply chain and operational planning knowledge.
• Data analysis and KPI reporting experience.
• Problem solving and risk management.
• Leadership and coaching capability.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.
• Proficient with Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the master production schedule to meet demand and inventory targets.
• Coordinates with production, materials, procurement, and supply chain to balance demand and capacity.
• Monitors schedules to identify risks and bottlenecks and escalates issues early.
• Provides guidance and leadership to planners or scheduling staff.
• Ensures ERP/MRP data accuracy and schedule alignment with customer commitments.
• Supports capacity planning and long-range production forecasting.

Skills

Master production scheduling

Capacity planning

Production flow

Supply chain planning

Data analysis

Risk management

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Office & ERP/MRP

Clear communication

Education

Operations, Business or related discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry. The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components.

Hartzell Aviation MRO overhauls and distributes piston engine and limited airframe accessories from its locations in Tulsa, OK and Ft. Lauderdale, FL to a worldwide customer base of over 25,000 pilots and mechanics. As a Hartzell Aviation company, we provide complete life cycle support for the full line of Hartzell Aviation products including turbocharging systems, aircraft alternators, starters, fuel pumps and cabin heating solutions

Our Culture

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.

Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops, manages, and maintains the master production schedule to support operational efficiency, customer delivery requirements, and inventory objectives. Coordinates closely with production, materials, supply chain, procurement, and customer service teams to balance demand, capacity, and material availability. Ensures schedules align with business priorities while identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities to improve production flow and schedule performance. May provide guidance and leadership to planners or scheduling personnel.

All roles at Signia are expected to support the company’s operating model (SOAR) and contribute to the organization’s business value drivers, Profitable New Business, Productivity, Precision M&A, and Value-Based Pricing, through operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.

Key Deliverables of the Position

• 1) Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity
• 2) Coordinate with production, materials, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure schedule alignment and material readiness while supporting outsource processes.
• 3) Monitor production schedules and identify risks, bottlenecks, or constraints such as material shortages, outside processing, inspection capacity, special processes, and technician availability, and elevate issues before they affect delivery.
• 4) AOG/Expedite Support: Coordinate expedited repairs and AOG requirements by identifying the critical path and ensuring necessary resources are aligned to meet required delivery dates.
• 5) Communicate schedule changes, production priorities, and deadlines to production lead & customer service team members.
• 6) Analyze production performance metrics and recommend schedule adjustments or process improvements
• 7) Support capacity planning and long-range production forecasting activities
• 8) Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems
• 9) Ensure production schedules support customer commitments and operational objectives
• 10) Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to planners or scheduling staff as needed

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Operations, Business, or related discipline required
• Comprehensive knowledge of production scheduling and planning processes
• Experience working within MRO Repair station or operational environments preferred

Technical Competencies

• 1) Master production scheduling and planning
• 2) Capacity planning
• 3) Production flow and material coordination
• 4) Supply chain and operational planning
• 5) Data analysis and KPI reporting
• 6) Problem‑solving and risk management
• 7) Leadership and coaching capability
• 8) Continuous improvement and process optimization
• 9) Proficient Computer Skills: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point; ERP/MRP
• 10) Excellent Communication Skills – both verbal and written

Behavioral Competencies – Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values

• 1) Thinks and acts like an owner
  • o Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively
  • o Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success
  • o Takes full responsibility for their actions
  • o Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity
• 2) Demonstrates high integrity
  • o Consistently acts with honestly, transparency and high ethics
  • o Makes decisions based on what is morally right
  • o Owns their actions and holds self‑accountable
• 3) Puts team above self; in it together
  • o Prioritizes team and company over personal gain
  • o Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions
  • Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment
• 4) Innovates and improves
  • o Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts
  • o Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance
  • o Stays open to feedback and embraces changes
  • o Demonstrates a bias towards action
• 5) Honors commitments
  • o Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverableso Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results
  • o Makes and holds commitment
  • o Communicates proactive when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify