Production Scheduler

Job Title: Production Scheduler

Location: Bethel, CT 06801

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: Immediate / Right Away

Pay Rate: $32.43/hr.

Job Summary

Our client’s Aerospace Group is seeking an experienced Production Scheduler to join its manufacturing facility in Bethel, Connecticut . The facility manufactures pressure sensors for a wide range of commercial, military, and space applications.

The Production Scheduler will represent the manufacturing facility within the broader production network and will be responsible for supporting the execution of planned production volumes and schedules. This role will focus on managing the short-term frozen production horizon while collaborating closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams.

The successful candidate will help optimize production flow, manage capacity constraints, support customer on-time delivery, and resolve scheduling and material issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and align production activities with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) .
• Re-sequence and re-route production orders when capacity constraints arise to minimize deviations from the MPS.
• Escalate execution issues to Network Schedulers when resolution timelines may impact MPS adherence.
• Manage shop-floor scheduling and level-load work orders based on available cell capacity.
• Monitor work orders to ensure manufacturing resources consistently have available work.
• Direct daily WIP (Work in Process) workflow through analysis of production reports and input from cross-functional teams.
• Prioritize resources and shared resources across the factory to maximize efficiency, material flow, and customer on-time delivery.
• Expedite customer orders where possible and coordinate material shortages with Buyers.
• Communicate production and delivery updates to Customer Service.
• Ensure work orders remain current and are not past due or held in pick status for extended periods.
• Support efforts to reduce past-due sales dollars and resolve quality-related issues affecting production.
• Drive improvements in customer on-time delivery performance.
• Support High-Performance Work Teams and adapt effectively to different work environments.
• Participate in plant-level continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and other documentation for Supply Chain Management professionals.

Job Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, and Supply Chain .
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures, processes, and techniques that improve production scheduling effectiveness.
• Analyze production requirements, capacity, material availability, and workflow to identify potential scheduling issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve production efficiency and measurable business results.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contractual and regulatory requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Supply Chain, Production, Manufacturing, or Operations .
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems .
• Experience with MFG Pro is a plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with complex machined materials management.
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling processes.
• Ability to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.
• Strong change-management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Criteria

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and production scheduling processes.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Solid Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to prioritize competing requirements and make timely decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.