Production Scheduler

About the role

About Client: The Client is a multinational power management company. It has grown to become a global leader in providing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power solutions for a wide range of industries. The company's products and services are designed to improve energy efficiency, enhance safety, and enable sustainable solutions for its customers. Client operates in various sectors, including electrical systems and components, power distribution and control, vehicle and aerospace solutions, hydraulic systems and components, and industrial automation.

Job Description:

• The client's Aerospace Group has an exciting opportunity for a Production Scheduler at its Bethel,
• CT facility. The Bethel plant manufactures pressure sensors for a wide variety of commercial, military & space applications.
• The Production Scheduler represents the manufacturing facility within a Network and has the responsibility to facilitate seamless execution and adherence to planned production volumes and dates for the plant s performance across core business objectives such as inventory, cost
• and customer satisfaction.
• The Production Scheduler s focus lies on managing the short-term frozen horizon for the plant through collaboration with cross function teams including operations, quality and engineering. Responsibilities:
• Adhere and align to the Master Production Schedule
• Re-sequence/re-route production orders when capacity constrained to minimize deviations from MPS
• Escalate execution issues to Network Schedulers when resolution time is not allowing adherence to MPS
• Manage shop floor scheduling; level load work orders based on cell capacity
• Manage work orders to ensure manufacturing has always has work and communicates with operations if otherwise
• Direct daily workflow (WIP – work in process ) through analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams
• Align and set priorities for resources and shared resources across factory to maximize efficiency and material flow to ensure customer OTD
• Expedite orders for customers where possible; expedite shortages with buyers; communicate updates to customer service
• Ensure work orders for their areas of responsibility are current, not past due, not in pick status for long periods of time
• Support minimizing past due sales dollars, monitoring and resolving quality issues and drive customer on-time delivery
• Supports High Performance Work Teams & flexible/capable of working in different environments
• Supports plant continuous improvement
• Prepare reports and other correspondence for use by the client SCM professionals
• Communicate with cross-functional teams including: Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Purchasing
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and techniques which will improve the scheduling function
• Ensure compliance with applicable contract flow down (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc.) Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in supply chain or operations Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution
• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or supply chain Position Criteria:
• Thorough knowledge of industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and MFG Pro a plus
• Proficient computer-systems knowledge and application skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization (customers, marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing)
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment with strong ability to take action and get results
• Ability to quickly analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have a measurable impact
• Change management skills

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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About operations at ApTask

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.