Senior Production Scheduler — Lean & Capacity Planning

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Moorpark, CA seeks a proven Production Scheduler reporting to the Value Stream Manager to plan and manage daily manufacturing activities across production cells.

You will coordinate with the Shop Floor Supervisor, Production Planner, and Buyers to optimize material flow, capacity, and delivery dates while driving continuous improvement and presenting performance at leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, an Engineering Discipline or equivalent.
• Equivalent years of experience will be considered.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, proficient in MS Office Suite: Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the execution of daily manufacturing activities to support production programs within assigned cells.
• Coordinate with Shop Floor Supervisor and Production Planner to complete tasks associated with product manufacturing.
• Lead work scheduling to drive material and capacity requirements and adjust for unplanned demand, forecasts, and changes.
• Review new sales orders to determine feasible delivery dates.
• Develop and maintain production schedules and display current status on the production board.
• Plan operator and equipment resource loading and capacity using MS Project or MS Excel.
• Prepare weekly work plans for production flow through cells.
• Brief the team on status, obstacles, and needed assistance during daily gemba walks.
• Present production area performance to senior management when required.
• Collaborate with Product Engineers, Production Planner, and Buyers to ensure material flow and production activities alignment.
• Evaluate production activities for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Present forward-looking capacity to site leadership at monthly SIOP meetings.
• Coordinate manpower planning with Production Manager for backlog and yearly production requirements.
• Contribute to team activities and brief site operations leadership at Quarterly Operating Reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organization

Communication

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Education

BS in Ops Management

Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Moorpark, CA seeks a proven Production Scheduler reporting to the Value Stream Manager to plan and manage daily manufacturing activities across production cells.

You will coordinate with the Shop Floor Supervisor, Production Planner, and Buyers to optimize material flow, capacity, and delivery dates while driving continuous improvement and presenting performance at leadership reviews.