Production Scheduler

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Burbank, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Aerospace SSP in California is seeking a Production Scheduler to support daily and weekly scheduling aligned with demand, material availability, and capacity. You will manage work orders in the ERP/MRP system, monitor WIP, and address material shortages while coordinating with various teams.

The role emphasizes organization, proactivity, and a foundation in production planning and ERP systems, with a 1st shift and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor preferred.
• 1–2 years in production planning, scheduling, or related fields.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP environments and Excel reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily/weekly production schedules aligned with demand and capacity.
• Create, release, track, and review work orders in the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor WIP, material shortages, and production performance; adjust plans as needed.
• Communicate schedule risks and collaborate with Purchasing and Operations.
• Support inventory control and generate scheduling reports; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

ERP/MRP usage

Excel PivotTables

BOMs & inventory

Scheduling & planning

Multi-priority management

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Job Description

Production Scheduler

The Production Scheduler supports production scheduling and work order planning to ensure manufacturing activities align with customer demand, material availability, capacity, and business priorities. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in developing a strong foundation in production planning, ERP systems, material flow, and manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules under the guidance of senior planning team members.

Create, release, maintain, and track work orders within the ERP/MRP system.

Review work orders for accurate quantities, dates, material requirements, and production routing.

Monitor work-in-process (WIP), rework activity, MRB transactions, and order status through completion.

Review and take appropriate action on system-generated planning recommendations, including reschedule, defer, expedite, and cancellation messages.

Identify material shortages and proactively follow up with Purchasing, Operations, and other departments until issues are resolved.

Monitor production performance and promptly communicate risks that may affect schedule or customer delivery commitments.

Learn and apply capacity-planning concepts to balance workloads and establish realistic production dates.

Support inventory-management activities, including monitoring excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.

Maintain accurate scheduling reports and provide timely status updates when requested.

Participate in meetings and continuous-improvement initiatives related to scheduling accuracy and production performance.

Ask questions and seek clarification when instructions, priorities, or system information are unclear.

Develop proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and planning tools to progress toward independent scheduling responsibility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• A minimumof 1- 2 yearsof experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related environment preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, bills of material (BOMs), and inventory transactions.
• Experience or exposure to ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create and update PivotTables, use lookup and conditional formulas, filter and analyze large datasets, and organize information into clear reports.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within established deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $75k

Monday - Friday 1st Shift

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor