Master Production Scheduler

PRYER Aerospace is seeking an Experienced Master Production Scheduler. PRYER Aerospace is a leading provider of structural components, assemblies and kits to the aerospace industry. We specialize in the fabrication of complex sheet metal and machined components for commercial, corporate and military aircraft. ASK ABOUT OUR SIGN ON BONUS!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts on order releases action and exception messages from the company system (Epicor).
• Plans and manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity.
• Analyzes sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Manages schedules and availability of selected item, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules. 
• Evaluates, recommends and implements proper resource groups in order to maximize proper machine utilization.
• Evaluates, recommends and implements economic build quantity concepts including understand the financial impact of build quantities, buffer stock and min/max decisions
• Interfaces with Manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and directors on material status and production planning issues.
• Expedites operations that delay or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Coordinates Production by expediting priority parts; negotiation of date changes with the Customer Managers; and handling issues concerning lead time and delivery.
• Coordinates the Production Control Analyst activities regarding creation of production routers, material requirements for future orders and reissuing of routers for scrap and/or rework.
• Creates and maintains weekly charts & reports for Production Directors data analysis relating to performance to internal schedules, long- and short-term capacity analysis and planning, recovery plans for delinquent backlog, staffing requirements and strategic prioritization of resources.
• Coordination with Engineering and Planning for all New Part Introduction to create and maintain a schedule of activities through release of routers to production.
• Creates and maintains monthly sales forecast including end of month analysis of overages, shortfalls and reason code trends.
• Support the company and department business goals and objectives for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Attitude (QCDSA).

EDUCATION: College degree desired.  High school diploma or equivalent may be acceptable with at least two years master scheduling experience utilizing an MRP system.  Experience with EPICOR ERP system preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to convert manufacturing quantity and schedule issues into financial concepts for economic decision making.
• Ability to work with fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as FTE’s, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have high level of expertise in internet software, manufacturing ERP software, and Microsoft Excel and Word.

Pryer Aerospace is committed to providing a benefits package that strives to meet the needs of our employees includes medical, dental and vision, 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays. Pryer Aerospace  is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran