Production Control Scheduler

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a Production Control Scheduler to join the Auburn, Washington Manufacturing team. The Scheduler develops, maintains, and executes production schedules that support customer delivery commitments while maximizing manufacturing efficiency.

You will coordinate with customer service, planning, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure materials, capacity, and resources are aligned to meet production requirements, identify schedule risks, and drive recovery plans

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5-8 years of previous Aerospace experience is required.
• Combination of previous experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Release manufacturing work orders in accordance with the master production schedule.
• Ensures all engineering, programming, and planning are completed prior to schedule release.
• Monitor work order progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities.
• Coordinate with machining, sheet metal, assembly, inspection, and shipping departments.
• Work with Purchasing to resolve material shortages.
• Work with Customer Service and Program Management regarding priorities.
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend workload balancing.
• Monitor production performance and implement recovery plans.
• Maintain ERP scheduling data accuracy.
• Analyze backlog, lead times, and WIP.
• Ensure AS9100 compliance.
• Support continuous improvement.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP scheduling

AS9100 compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Production Control Scheduler Location: Auburn, Washington Type: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $33.65 - $40.86 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan, Tessera will match 0.5% for every 1% up to 6% after 90-days of employment. Funds are subject to vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• Accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

About Tessera

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Job Summary

Tessera is seeking a Production Control Scheduler to join the Auburn, Washington Manufacturing team. The Production Control Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that support customer delivery commitments while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. This position coordinates with customer service, planning, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure materials, capacity, and resources are aligned to meet production requirements. The Scheduler proactively identifies schedule risks and drives recovery plans to maintain on-time delivery performance.

Typical Duties

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Release manufacturing work orders in accordance with the master production schedule.
• Ensures all engineering, programming, and planning are completed prior to schedule release.
• Monitor work order progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities.
• Coordinate with machining, sheet metal, assembly, inspection, and shipping departments.
• Work with Purchasing to resolve material shortages.
• Work with Customer Service and Program Management regarding priorities.
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend workload balancing.
• Monitor production performance and implement recovery plans.
• Maintain ERP scheduling data accuracy.
• Analyze backlog, lead times, and WIP.
• Ensure AS9100 compliance.
• Support continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5-8 years of previous Aerospace experience is required.
• Combination of previous experience and education will be considered.

Physical Requirements: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties. Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required. Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements: A valid state driver’s license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance. Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. https://www.dhs.gov/real-id. Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E-Verify.

Date Posted: 08/17/2026

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