Master Production Scheduler

Location: NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, United States

Job Family
: Planning

Job Type
: Regular

Posted
: Apr 30, 2024

Job ID: 47769

Location: Parker Meggitt - Fluid Systems Division - 12838 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605

ABOUT PARKER MEGGITT AEROSPACE GROUP

• We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.
• Joining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.
• We have succeeded in employing the industry's top talent by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - The North Hollywood, California site was established in 1947 and acquired by Meggitt in 1999. In 2019, the facility was designated as Meggitt's Machining Center of Excellence, with state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California manufacturing features an upgraded 110k square foot, world-class manufacturing and testing facility. The facility has been designated as a Machining Center of Excellence within the Parker Meggitt group with recent additions of state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment. We also have testing capabilities for fluid and pneumatic valves that can duplicate modern aircraft systems' high temperatures, pressures, and flow rates. With our in-house design and development capabilities and growing product portfolio, we are in a leadership position for the next generation of high-performance aircraft engines and airframes.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California facility designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under pressure and high temperatures. Its pneumatic and fluid control lines include fuel, mixing, starter valves, air-oil separators, and solenoid valves used in commercial and military aircraft and aero engines. Industrial offerings provide fuel, bleed-air control valves, and ground fueling products for power generation and mechanical drives.

Position Summary

• The Master Production Scheduler will maintain effective control of the backlog from order entry through shipment.
• The Master Production Scheduler ensures each order is planned and acted upon in a timely manner while providing as much visibility as required for a smooth flow of material. This will include identifying and reconciling problems or potential problems through interface with various departments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaison with Contracts on loading and lead-time of all new Sales Orders
  o Monitor the sales backlog for his/her planner code
  o Ensure Delivery notes are raised in a timely manner with contracts to ensure
• Time is allowed to Kit/Inspection and shipping within expected TAT.
  o Ensures timely delivery of all parts via Receiving and shipping departments
  o Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.
• Coordinates the purchase and planning of materials required to meet the Production schedule.
  o Expedites and schedules orders to meet company and financial requirements.
  o Process changes, reschedules and outside processing that are required to accomplish the production schedule goals.
  o Places purchase orders.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes.
  o Determines time requirements for specific jobs and translates the production plan into a specific time schedule.
  o Review MRP order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, and identify and resolve issues until shipment.
  o Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP messages. Negotiate prices, and deliveries that are consistent with schedule needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on-time deliveries of quality products. Follow through on special requests and expedites. Identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required
Experience:
* 15+ years of experience working with increasingly progressive levels of responsibility in contracts within the aerospace industry.
* Related contracting courses in government, commercial and international contracting, trade compliance, leadership, management, and program management desired.
* Travel requirement: 10% annual
Skills:
* Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a planner
* Minimum 5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment a planner
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/ inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities List
* Requires excellent planning, organizational and motivational skills.
* Knowledge of JDE MRP system extremely helpful
* Past MRP / ERP experience is a must
* SAP knowledge desirable
* General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards helpful.
* Knowledge of military and commercial standards helpful.
* Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized MRP system
* Requires strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
* Have the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on a timely basis.
* Have the ability to maintain flexibility and be adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the company.
* Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management as well as peers, suppliers, delivery personnel, and/or customers as circumstances dictate.
* Must have a strong creative ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where sound judgment is crucial. The ability to interpret and carry out instructions, both written and oral is essential.
* Familiarity, interpretation and understanding of diagrams, graphs and/ or schedules as they may relate to this position are a must.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. * 120.15 is required. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $82K-$133K

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
* Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
* On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
* Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:
* Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
* Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
* Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:
* Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays, including a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.
* Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
* Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:
* Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:
* Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
* Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
* Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EN-USA): Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.