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Production Scheduler, Manufacturing
full-timeGarden Grove$74k - $92k

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Location

Garden Grove

Salary

$74k - $92k

Type

full-time

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Job Summary

Owns execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for the value stream by managing visual production scheduling, ensuring resource availability, and maintaining optimized production sequences to achieve maximum capacity utilization and on-time delivery.

Job Responsibilities

  • Observe and document current MPS and materials management processes and prepare them for transfer to a co-located production environment and new production areas. Manage these processes before, during, and after the transfer. Evaluate existing methods for improvement and, in coordination with key stakeholders, establish and implement improved processes where agreed. Proactively identify risks and opportunities and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and realize benefits during work transfer.
  • Plan and sequence orders in alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for assigned products and production lines, fully accounting for physical, labor, and capacity constraints.
  • Execute, monitor, and adjust daily manufacturing output against the schedule. Challenge and investigate deviations from standard performance and drive corrective actions.
  • Monitor inventory and stock coverage daily to prevent both stock outs and overstock. Adjust execution sequences when possible or escalate issues to the Master Scheduler as needed.
  • Maximize utilization of shared manufacturing resources while ensuring alignment with MPS product mix volumes and committed availability dates.
  • Ensure production schedules are feasible, balanced, and fully supported. Incorporate all planned downtime (holidays, routine maintenance, line closures, etc.) and confirm availability of packaging, tooling, fixtures, labor, and materials. Monitor raw material and component availability and escalate risks to Procurement and the Master Scheduler in a timely manner.
  • Proactively communicate production constraints, risks, and execution issues to the Project Team, Master Scheduler, and Value Stream leadership to enable preventive actions and avoid supply disruptions.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain methods to measure schedule adherence. Track performance weekly, analyze deviations, and provide clear reporting and recommendations to the management team.
  • Ensure accurate tracking and system updates of actual run dates, batch quantities, and changeover times.
  • Monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis on performance gaps, and track WIP aging. Adapt metrics as needed to reflect project maturity before and during the transition.

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 5 years manufacturing experience in operations or procurement related field, or 1 year of experience in production
  • planning/scheduling with Degree in SCM or related field
  • Experience and working-knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems.􀃁
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.􀃁
  • Experience with establishing new processes and manufacturing lines and related MPS scope, either as a part of a start up, new product introduction, a work transfer, or similar scope.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • AS400 strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
  • Experience with MS Excel highly preferred.􀀁
  • Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
  • Experience working in a matrix organization preferred.
  • Experience with forecast and demand planning; SIOP/MPS/MRP; master data management; inventory
  • management; internal flow & warehousing.
  • Lean training and/or experience preferred.
  • APICS training/certification preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, as well as oral and written communication.

 

Compensation Data

  • Compensation Range: $74,054.00 - $92,567.00

Other facts

Tech stack
Production Scheduling,Inventory Management,Manufacturing ERP Systems,Process Improvement,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Risk Management,Data Analysis,Lean Methodologies,Problem Solving,Teamwork,Communication,Master Production Schedule,Capacity Planning,KPI Monitoring,Root Cause Analysis,Forecasting

About GKN Aerospace Careers

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Production Scheduler is responsible for executing the Master Production Schedule by managing production sequences and ensuring resource availability. This role involves monitoring daily manufacturing output, adjusting schedules, and communicating production constraints to relevant teams.

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GKN Aerospace Careers offers a competitive compensation package for the Production Scheduler, Manufacturing role. The salary range is USD 74k - 93k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Production Scheduler, Manufacturing at GKN Aerospace Careers, you will: the Production Scheduler is responsible for executing the Master Production Schedule by managing production sequences and ensuring resource availability. This role involves monitoring daily manufacturing output, adjusting schedules, and communicating production constraints to relevant teams..

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GKN Aerospace Careers is a leading Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing company. The Production Scheduler, Manufacturing role offers competitive compensation.

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The Production Scheduler, Manufacturing position at GKN Aerospace Careers is based in Garden Grove, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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