SUMMARY
The Master Scheduler develops the master schedule, balances production capacity, resources, and inventory for one or more business units. You will act as a liaison between Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Program Management developing the master schedule and capacity planning. The role reports to the Director of Operations.
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Coordinate and manage daily schedules for team members, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to deadlines
- Develops, publishes, and maintains the master production schedule, balancing inventory, resources, and capacity planning
- Create & maintain a rolling 3-month master production plan for designated products. Utilize the production capacity, taking into consideration the sales forecast, historical sales, product availability, and new business opportunity
- Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the master production plan, including manufacturing lead times
- Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates
- Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility
- Monitor actual output versus the master production plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions
- Coordinate between planners and production departments
- Leads cross‑functional forecasting and planning across Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Finance, and other related departments
- Support the SIOP process meetings to review and performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications; update master production plan as necessary
- Timely reporting of key metrics
- Develop strategies and work with the operations team on capacity and equipment utilization
- Document key information for analysis which includes downtime, peak production, inventory, and scheduling accuracy
- Monitor material flow, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues to root cause and implement corrective actions
- Performs other related duties, as required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
- Preferred Experience: 6 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferred Experience: 3 or more years of experience with EPICOR ERP software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- 6 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3 or more years of experience with EPICOR ERP software
What We Do
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s core mission priorities and meet our nation’s accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130space and defense programs. For more information, visit our website at Karman-SD.com.
