Sr Production Scheduler

Job Description
JOB TITLE: Sr Production Scheduler
LOCATION:Torrance, CA
PAY RATE: $40/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks:
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Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
• Shift: 1st shift.
Qualifying Questions:
• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
• Creates and maintains the production schedule based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Collaborates with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Monitors production progress and adjusts the schedule as needed to meet customer demands.
• Identifies and resolves production issues or bottlenecks that may impact the schedule.
• Continuously improves the scheduling process to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Plans and establishes production schedules for manufacturing operations.
• Monitors materials inventories and tracks progress of production.
• Reviews factors which affect schedules and adjusts planning accordingly.
• Uses SAP for production scheduling and material tracking.
• Performs scheduling tasks under general supervision with limited experience and judgment.
Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of experience in production scheduling or a related area.
• Experience creating and maintaining production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Experience collaborating with procurement and logistics teams for material availability.
• Experience monitoring production progress and resolving scheduling bottlenecks.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within production scheduling.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to work under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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Skills:
Aerospace and Defense, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Levels, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Tracking, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Schedule, Project Tracking, Purchasing/Procurement, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Schedule Development, Time Management, United States Citizen
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