Master Scheduler

Aerosonic, founded in 1953, is a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment, serving major civil, military, and business aircraft manufacturers as well as all branches of the U.S. military. Located in Clearwater, FL, we require all employees to be U.S. Persons and work on-site.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Exceed customer expectations while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment
• Rewards: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses to match your drive for success
• Growth: Access to mentorship, professional development, and clear paths to leadership roles
• Culture: Join a dynamic team of bold thinkers who value creativity, collaboration, and results
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with match, and profit-sharing plan

Responsibilities

• Develop the master schedule to meet external customer delivery requirements and internal revenue targets.
• Review sales inquiries/orders to determine schedules and commit ship dates based on lead-times, capacity, and material availability.
• Advise management on the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee the release of in-process component and assembly jobs and identify obstacles preventing timely releases.
• Provide completion dates for components and assemblies as required.
• Review forecast changes with Sales and Business Unit Managers, advising the VP of Operations on adjustments, capacity issues, and shortages.
• Consult with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Managers to identify opportunities, problems, and bottlenecks.
• Confer with Production Managers, Cell Leaders, Buyers/Planners, and other support functions to prioritize and expedite parts and track progress.
• Review Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to ensure components and assemblies are updated per current work instructions.
• Participate in and contribute order status to production review meetings.
• Compile reports on shop order progress, sales orders, and production problems.
• Provide information and assistance to Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales on Production Planning processes and procedures.
• Review and update planning work instructions and policies related to the planning group.
• Provide training for new Planners and serve as backup, performing all planning tasks as needed.
• Offer core business system guidance for Planners and assist in day-to-day activities.

Requirements

• A four-year degree is required; Business or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production planning, master scheduling, or shop scheduling in a job shop, make-to-order, and/or machining environment.
• Thorough knowledge of production planning principles, procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with all levels of personnel in a team environment.
• Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data without restriction.

Skills

• Computer literate, especially in Excel, with strong, comprehensive knowledge of MRP.
• Experience with EXACT MAX ERP system is preferred.
• Ability to prepare written documents such as status reports, forms, memos, and letters.
• Strong mathematical comprehension is mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Required lifting weight: 35 lbs (rarely).
• Sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and moving for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable sounds and noise levels.
• Repetitive movement and extended periods of sitting.
• Safety hazard: Eye protection as needed.