Strategic Production Control & Scheduling Lead

Karman Space & Defense; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Brea, CA, is seeking a Production Control Manager to lead production scheduling and resource planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate schedules across sales, logistics, and manufacturing, maintain master schedules, forecast needs, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing workflow. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in scheduling, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5+ years in project scheduling/planning/coordination.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera.
• Proficient with MRP II production planning systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules and resource plans.
• Align schedules with customer requirements.
• Collaborate across sales, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Maintain master schedule and forecast adjustments.
• Prepare schedule performance updates and metrics.
• Support data-driven scheduling decisions.

Skills

Production scheduling

Resource coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

MRP II

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Brea, CA, is seeking a Production Control Manager to lead production scheduling and resource planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate schedules across sales, logistics, and manufacturing, maintain master schedules, forecast needs, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing workflow. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in scheduling, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera.