Production Scheduler Advanced

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasible production schedule scenarios for assembly and in-house parts to support weekly Master Production Schedule (MPS) routines
• Lead and animate weekly short-term operational routines, including analyzing production status and controlling resource capacity (manpower, machinery, and materials)
• Prepare and lead Weekly Master Production meetings to ensure firm commitments and prevent planning postponements
• Design recovery plans when schedule deviations occur, assessing impacts on workforce, strategic tooling, and delivery dates
• Manage work order creation and authorization by converting and releasing orders based on MPS decisions
• Maintain system integrity by checking MRP parameters, results, and messages within IT planning tools
• Build and analyze KPIs to measure execution and delivery performance, defining subsequent improvement and corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Program, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Quality to implement strategy changes

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain or Industrial Management
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with MRP II principles, including S&OP, MPS, and MRP
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts within a production environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in cross-functional and multi-site networks
• Authorized to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM (Level 1) certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive compensation, including potential profit sharing
• Retirement savings plan and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Paid time off, including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program
• Individual development opportunities through global Leadership University and access to extensive e-learning courses

About the Company

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston specializes in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures, including critical components for the Airbus A350 XWB. As an international pioneer in the aerospace industry, Airbus is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products and services.