Production Scheduler Sr - Military Flight Controls Division

Production Scheduler Sr - Military Flight Controls Division

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Military Flight Controls (MFCD)

Location: USA MFCD CFCD IRVINE CA

Job Family : Support

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 7, 2026

Job ID: 69259

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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ''Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.'' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world''s most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

POSITION SUMMARY:

With minimum supervision, responsible for coordinating the timely movement and processing of parts on multiple programs or areas in order to meet customer delivery schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Update the production and inventory control system with information that is timely and accurate.

• Stage and coordinate work for the majority or all of the manufacturing areas to meet schedules and effectively utilize resources.

• Communicate and coordinate with appropriate support groups to initiate corrective action for work orders on hold.

• Split work orders by generating a new traveler, input split and coordinate activity with inspection and other groups.

• As a liaison, resolve scheduling conflicts between the shop and the business teams.

• Troubleshoot and initiate action required to resolve discrepancies in paperwork or system information to maintain work in process (WIP) data accuracy.

• Coordinate with other functional groups to develop and implement daily work schedules, short range capacity plans and build plans.

• Monitor and coordinate actions required to resolve short term capacity conflicts such as; staffing reassignments, overtime, alternate machine utilizations, and re‐routing to other machines, facilities or vendors.

• Coordinate with manufacturing and production planning to adjust workloads to reduce or avoid bottlenecks at gateway centers.

• Participate in team meetings to develop and implement plans to meet team goals such as; schedules, quality, cost, etc.

• Update information using CRT and/or personal computer for special scheduling needs or projects.

• Coordinate release of material/components to fill shortages for orders in work in process.

• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures designed to enhance departmental productivity.

• Work in conjunction with the planners for new parts procurement and/or processed parts requirements on a daily basis for parts shortages and on request participate in long range planning meetings. Also, satisfy requirements for aircraft on ground (A.O.G.) maintenance agreements and expedited jobs.

• Define component shortages required to support the assembly build schedule. Track work order and purchase order status to assure customer requirements are achieved.

• Develop and maintain recovery schedules (ESD''S) to support customer requirements.

• Prepare customer status reports and respond to shipping information requests from the contracts function.

• Request and prioritize tooling and tapes required at station including tooling in house or at vendors.

• Provide support to area or team by ordering prints, set‐up sheets, etc.

• Move materials utilizing forklift, dolly, hand truck or other types of carts.

• Monitor and coordinate the packaging of parts to prevent damage.

• Train and assist less experienced employees.

• Adhere to company safety rules and regulations.

• Perform other related responsibilities

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of dispatching, shop scheduling or production planning experience in a computerized manufacturing system environment, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.

• Proficient in the application of MRP2 concepts.

• Knowledge of material requirements planning, capacity planning and shop floor control required.

• Knowledge of AMAPS is preferred.

• Knowledge of A.P.I.C.S. concepts/principles preferred.

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing routings, travelers and blueprints.

• Ability to provide positive leadership/training in a team environment.

• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $22.95/hr to $38.25/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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