Strategic Master Scheduler – CNC & Defense ERP Expert

Align Precision Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Precision Corp. in Arundel, ME, is seeking a Master Planner / Scheduler to develop and execute the master production schedule for a precision CNC machining job shop supporting defense programs.

You will translate customer orders and contract requirements into an optimized schedule, balance capacity, material availability, and outside processes, while ensuring ITAR/DFARS/AS9100 compliance and strong data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations management, business, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ production planning/scheduling experience in machining, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS preferred; Epicor, SAP, IQMS or similar acceptable).
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, capacity planning, routing, and lead times.
• Strong Excel skills and data interpretation; familiarity with finite capacity planning.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, DFARS and other defense compliance preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the master production schedule for CNC milling, turning, and related operations in a job shop environment.
• Translates purchase orders, contract line items, and delivery schedules into work orders, routings, and production priorities within the ERP/MRP system.
• Optimizes ERP data to improve schedule accuracy and throughput; leads ERP-related scheduling improvements.
• Monitors WIP and schedule adherence; identifies and resolves delays, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinates with procurement to align raw materials, tooling, and outside processing with production timing.
• Sequences work with engineering and quality to accommodate first-article inspections and process qualifications.
• Communicates schedule status, risks, and changes to stakeholders; delivers clear, actionable updates.
• Analyzes capacity data to inform overtime, outside processing, or capital investment decisions.
• Supports contract review and order-entry processes to ensure delivery dates are realistic.
• Tracks and reports scheduling metrics and develops dashboards to improve visibility.

Job description

Align Precision Corp. in Arundel, ME, is seeking a Master Planner / Scheduler to develop and execute the master production schedule for a precision CNC machining job shop supporting defense programs.

You will translate customer orders and contract requirements into an optimized schedule, balance capacity, material availability, and outside processes, while ensuring ITAR/DFARS/AS9100 compliance and strong data analytics.