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Master Production Scheduler M/F

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2025-167018

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner

Job title

Master Production Scheduler M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• Develop, maintain, analyze, and coordinate the master production schedule for facility production

• Maintain and execute the master production schedule to meet customer expectations and performance goals

• Responsible for ensuring alignment between customer's forecast/sales orders and master schedule

• Coordinate with various departments to facilitate on-time production and deliveries

• Coordinate any changes to schedule with production staff and/or relevant stakeholders

• In coordination with S&OP, analyze capacity needs to develop realistic manufacturing schedules and project future capacity constraints

• Continuously update the project schedule based on changes in the master production schedule, engineering activities, and material updates

• Gathers daily progress information and complies reports concerning status of work and downtime due to failures of machines and equipment to apprise project management personnel of productions delays

• Works with the production staff to expedite operations that may delay projects or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions

• In coordination with S&OP, ensure factory is level-loaded based on forecasted workload

• In coordination with S&OP, ensure the maximization of resources for the production facility – capacity, materials, and labor

• Ensure that master schedule reporting is on time and accurate

• Monitor schedule adherence and weekly shipments as well as production efficiency analyzing standard hours vs. actual hours expended

• Obtains information from planning regarding shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order deliver is in jeopardy

• Evaluate impact of “what-if” scenarios on manufacturing performance

• Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings

• Drives operational excellence and provides Supply Chain expertise to other functional areas

• Must be organized and possess time management skills and be able to adapt to priority changes

• Reviews shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order delivery is in jeopardy

• Works with Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products

• Will coordinate with production any changes to schedules

• Works with Development Planning group in order to support any required actions related to new Engineering Drawings or any Design Changes

• Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 5 years of experience in production planning in an aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others.

Computer Skill:

• Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required.

• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities; must be comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership.

• Proven ability to generate complex Integrated Master Schedules in a formal reporting environment using MS Excel or MS Project

• Familiarity with a Phase Gated Project Lifecycle review process

• Understands the fundamentals of Project Management

• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

• APICS Certification

• Six Sigma green or black belt

• 8 or more years of experience in production planning in an aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others

• Previous program or project management experience

• Previous supply chain experience

Annual salary

$68,640 - $99,660 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

2641 Airpark Drive CA 93455 Santa Maria

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes