Production Scheduler

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

EBAD is seeking an accomplished leader to join our Energetic Assembly Value Stream as a Production Scheduler. This role is based in Moorpark, CA, and reports directly to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

The Production Scheduleris responsible to comprehensivelyplan andmanage the execution of dailymanufacturingactivitiesrequired to support the productionprograms withinspecified production cells. This positionworks with the Shop FloorSupervisor and Production Plannertoexecutethe logistics,coordination andcompletionof alltasks associated with product manufacturing.

• Leading all work scheduling actions ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available to drive material and capacity requirements including planning adjustments resulting from unplanned demand, forecast shortfalls, production and inventory changes, and changes in customer demand.
• Reviewing new sales order requests and determining feasible delivery dates.
• Developingthe production schedules andmaintainingthe production visual boardfor assigned production cell(s); illustrating the status of the production activitiesfor current programs.
• Monthly planning ofoperatorand equipment resource loading / capacity planning utilizing MSproject or MS Excel.
• Creatingtheplan for theweekly workrequired to be flowing through theassignedproduction cell(s).
• Brief dailygembawalk team on current status, obstacles impeding flow, and assistance that is needed.
• Presenting production area performance (SQDC and Program Status)to senior management when required.
• Working with ProductEngineers,Production PlannerandBuyers to ensure material flow and production activitiesare aligned.
• Evaluating production activities for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Presentingforward-looking capacity inassignedproduction cell(s)to site leadership at monthly SIOP meeting.
• Coordinateswith Production Manager onmanpower planning to ensure alignment with resources needed to execute yearly backlog & proposed production requirements.
• Actively contribute toteam activitiesandbrief site operations leadership at Quarterly Operating Reviews.

Requirements:

• BS DegreeinOperationsManagement,SupplyChain Management,or an Engineering Discipline ispreferred. In lieu of a degree, 5 years of applicable experience would be considered.
• Strong planning and organizational skills,with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP,proficient in MS Office Suite:Project,Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to motivate people, particularly a production workforce environment
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred

Compensation:

Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.