Strategic Production Scheduler - MRP in DoD Environment

FactoryFix; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems LLC (R2S) Joint Venture is seeking a Production Control Scheduler for the Operations & Production Facilities department. The role emphasizes MRP systems knowledge in a manufacturing setting and data-driven planning to forecast materials and workforce.

The successful candidate will manage schedules to ensure on-time MRP deliveries, align supply and demand, and support the factory operating plan, with data integrity and KPI tracking for performance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a related university degree with 8 years' industry experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, project management or a related field.
• Proven experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Material Availability Analysis, Tracking and Reporting.
• Manage Kit Readiness including working with cross-functional team in mBOM, Material Master, Process Engineering, Operations and Document Control.
• Releasing production orders in MRP system and confirming in shop floor system.
• Coordinating kitting process with multiple stores and consolidation areas.
• Provide production floor support including replacement part management, shop floor material staging, Work in Progress (WIP) movement through shared resource areas, completion of units in shop floor and MRP system, delivery to next step (inventory or shipment), and meeting MRP schedule.
• Controlling the physical disposition of nonconforming or specially handled material including Return to Vendor, purged material, WIP STOP per contractual restrictions, and configuration of components/sub-assemblies as required
• Maintaining integrity of the shop floor, MRP, and inventory systems through key performance metrics
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Related university degree

Advanced degree

Tools

IFS ERP tool

MS Office

Job description

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems LLC (R2S) Joint Venture is seeking a Production Control Scheduler for the Operations & Production Facilities department. The role emphasizes MRP systems knowledge in a manufacturing setting and data-driven planning to forecast materials and workforce.

The successful candidate will manage schedules to ensure on-time MRP deliveries, align supply and demand, and support the factory operating plan, with data integrity and KPI tracking for performance.