Senior Production Scheduler - Millennium Space Systems

About the role

Mission: To support manufacturing execution across multiple programs and work centers, establish, maintain, and own production schedules and ECDs to ensure on-time delivery of program commitments.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Ownership & Execution:
  • Own and maintain end-to-end production schedules, including work center schedules, build plans, and key milestones.
  • Establish, manage, and be accountable for ECDs and schedule commitments across assigned programs and work centers.
  • Develop, baseline, and continuously maintain executable production schedules that reflect material availability, capacity, and labor constraints.
  • Monitor schedule performance, identify risks and delays, and proactively develop recovery plans or schedule alternatives.
  • Communicate schedule status, risks, and impacts clearly to program teams and leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with Supply Chain to align production schedules with material availability, lead times, and procurement constraints.
  • Partner with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and other functional teams to ensure schedule feasibility and execution alignment.
  • Support program planning and execution activities across all phases of production, from initial build planning through delivery.
• Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks within current scheduling and execution processes.
  • Recommend, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance schedule accuracy, execution efficiency, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Support the transition away from manual or interim tools (e.g., spreadsheets) toward system-based scheduling and execution where applicable.
  • Contribute to standard work, scheduling best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives within Manufacturing.
• Tools & Systems:
  • Develop and manage schedules using advanced scheduling tools such as APS systems, Microsoft Project, or equivalent production scheduling software.
  • Ensure schedules are properly integrated with enterprise systems (e.g., MRP/ERP) and serve as a reliable source of truth for execution.
  • Support data-driven decision making through accurate schedule analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling and/or production planning.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules.
• Experience using Integrated Scheduling tools such as: Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project Professional, Enterprise Project Management, or a similar tool.
• 3+ years’ experience performing scheduling in a production environment utilizing a Manufacture Resource Planning (MRP) system.
• Experience collaborating across functions and organizational levels.
• Analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• 3+ years’ experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Advance Planning Software (APS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Experience in aerospace or space systems manufacturing, including low-rate or high-mix production environments.
• Ability to balance technical, capacity, and schedule constraints to meet customer and program commitments.
• Experience supporting production in non-traditional or agile aerospace environments.
• AACE, PMI, or other relevant professional certifications.