Shop Floor Scheduler

GKN Aerospace Inc
United States, California, Garden Grove
Apr 18, 2025
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense! Job Summary Manages the execution of the MPS (Master Production Schedule) for the Value Stream; this includes management of the visual system to communication/monitor the sequence of production orders, ensuring the availability of resources (tooling, raw materials, etc.); Creating and maintaining sequenced production execution to ensure maximum capacity utilization. Job Responsibilities Sequence work orders in line with the MPS for specified products and production lines, understanding all the physical and manning constraints of these lines. Monitor manufacturing output/performance daily against the schedule, challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from standard. Monitor stock cover daily in order to avoid Stock outs as well as overstocks by adjusting the execution sequence if possible or raising the issue with the Master Scheduler. Maximize shared manufacturing resource output/utilization while ensuring full coherence with MPS product mix volumes and required availability dates. Ensure that sequenced plan: is feasible and balanced; includes all scheduled downtime (holiday routine maintenance, line closures, etc.); and is supportable with available packaging, tooling, fixtures and manning. Monitor availability of raw material/components and escalate as required to Procurement/Master Scheduler. Proactively communicate/escalate to the Master Scheduler/Vale Stream management regarding potential production execution issues/constraints to trigger preventive actions against potential supply failure. Weekly track, challenge and report to Management team regarding Schedule Adherence and reasons for deviation. Ensure actual run-dates, batch quantities and changeover time data is tracked and regularly updated in systems. Monitor KPI's and perform Root Cause Analysis- Monitor WIP Aging Job Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 5 years manufacturing experience in operations or procurement related field, or 1 year of experience in production planning/scheduling with Degree in SCM or related field Experience and working-knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems. Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements. Preferred Qualifications AS400 strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree highly preferred. Experience with MS Excel highly preferred. Experience in aerospace industry preferred. Experience working in a matrix organization preferred. Experience with forecast and demand planning; SIOP/MPS/MRP; master data management; inventory management; internal flow & warehousing. Lean training and/or experience preferred. APICS training/certification preferred. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, as well as oral and written communication. Compensation Data Compensation Range: $74,054.00 -$92,567.00 Why Join Us: Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development and growth opportunities. Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense. We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Nearest Major Market: Orange County Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles