Master Production Scheduler / Planning Manager

An international leader in aviation, Heroux-Devtek is the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serving the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The company is distinguished by its longevity, flexibility, and track record for innovative production systems.

About the Division

Located in Livonia, Michigan, Beaver Aerospace & Defense spans three facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees. It is a center of excellence for the design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems, and other aerospace components. The division specializes in custom-designed ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators for advanced aircraft, missile applications, and space exploration systems. With a focus on precision manufacturing and machining automation, Beaver Aerospace & Defense aims to be the best value producer of complex aerospace and defense components.

About the Role

The Master Scheduler / Planning Manager leads the production planning and scheduling function, ensuring alignment between customer demand, SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning), and manufacturing capacity. This role owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS), capacity planning, and constraint management while driving schedule stability and execution performance. The position serves as the central point of coordination across operations, procurement, and commercial teams and leads a team of production planners.

Responsibilities

• SIOP & Demand-Supply Alignment
  • Lead the supply planning process within SIOP (monthly and weekly cycles).
  • Translate demand forecasts into feasible production and capacity plans.
  • Identify capacity gaps, imbalances, and risks across the horizon.
  • Perform scenario and what-if analysis to support decision-making.
  • Partner cross-functionally to align demand priorities with supply capabilities.
• Master Production Scheduling
  • Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
  • Balance customer demand with operational capacity and constraints.
  • Establish planning time fences and scheduling policies.
  • Maintain schedule stability while adapting to changing priorities.
• Capacity Planning & Constraint Management
  • Own rough-cut and finite capacity planning across key work centers.
  • Manage and optimize bottleneck resources at all operations.
  • Drive constraint utilization and throughput improvement.
  • Align capacity plans with future demand requirements.
• Production Scheduling & Execution
  • Establish and communicate daily and weekly production priorities.
  • Sequence jobs to optimize flow, reduce changeovers, and improve delivery performance.
  • Manage hot jobs and expedite requests using structured prioritization.
  • Continuously reschedule work based on demand, performance, and constraints.
• Problem Identification & Resolution
  • Proactively identify risks including overloads, delays, and bottlenecks.
  • Analyze root causes of schedule disruptions and capacity issues.
  • Lead cross-functional resolution efforts with operations, procurement, and quality.
  • Escalate risks with data-driven recommendations.
• Planning Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop production planners (direct reports).
  • Standardize planning processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Define clear ownership and accountability across planning activities.
  • Monitor team performance and drive capability development.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and track key planning KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Improve schedule adherence, stability, and execution.
  • Reduce expedite frequency and reactive planning.
  • Drive ERP (Infor LN) system utilization and data accuracy.
  • Identify and implement process improvements in planning and scheduling.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense.
• Strong understanding of SIOP/S&OP, capacity planning, production scheduling, manufacturing processes, and constraint-based planning.
• Ability to identify risks, balance competing priorities, and translate operational data into clear, actionable decisions.
• Highly proficient in ERP systems, with Infor LN strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience using data to support planning decisions, improve schedule performance, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Prior experience leading planners, schedulers, or planning functions is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, dental, and vision coverage for domestic partnerships.
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts.
• Automatic life insurance with supplemental options.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant certifications, education, and trainings.
• Free access to a virtual doctor and employee assistance program.
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, golf, Christmas parties, etc.).
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs.

Work Environment

This role is performed in an industrial-manufacturing setting, requiring appropriate personal protective wear and consistent observance of established safety policies. The facility maintains compliance with FAA and DOT regulations, including a drug-free workplace. The work culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and skills development, with employees playing a key role in product realization through engineering centers, factories, and an agile head office.