Master Production Scheduler

Master Production Scheduler

Published 11.02.2026

Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Carson , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $70,750 - $111,180 USD

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Published 11.02.2026

Job Description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Master Production Scheduler youll play a pivotal part on our production team. Responsible for scheduling overall Production Operations supporting commitments and forecast for various product lines, both NPD and mature products from RO to delivery. The position will require interface with both internal and external customers. The Master Scheduler will also be responsible for continuous improvement activities and processes related to production scheduling.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Develop, maintain, analyze, and coordinate the master production schedule for facility production
• Responsible for reviewing requirements for productions master schedule (12 weeks out) and reviewing current forecast for corresponding items
• Maintain and execute the master production schedule to meet customer expectations and performance goals
• Responsible for ensuring alignment between customers 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
• Regularly provides master schedule updates to relevant stakeholders
• Reviews shortages in backlogs and advises management

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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 and other elements of the MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with a Phase Gated Project Lifecycle review process
• Understands the fundamentals of Project Management
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities, must be comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership.
• 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

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

• 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
• Mentors and supports planners in any inquiry
• Drives operational excellence and provides Supply Chain expertise to other functional areas

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, were cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, lets shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

US EEO statements:

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Cabin TA:

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,750 - $111,180 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the worlds No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

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