Production Scheduler I

If you are a self-starter known for your attention to detail and scheduling skills, come join us as a Scheduler! As a Scheduler I, you will learn and assist with developing schedules, material requirements lists and production plans, monitoring production activity to ensure a smooth and controlled flow of materials and monitoring potential scheduling problems. You'll also support documentation of production and material deficiencies and prepare work orders for production or purchase requests based on production schedules. You will also be a part of the advanced production scheduling (APS) team with corporate and IAS and as such be a contributor to the design and enhancements for the APS tool. You will work closely with planning, supply management, manufacturing engineering and the production team to ensure the production schedules are accurate and communicated.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST

This role is open to a hybrid schedule

Responsibilities:
Key conduit for taking our material requirement plans (un-constrained) and converting them to production plans within Delmia Ortems Advanced Production Scheduling module.
Work with planning, production leadership & supply management to ensure production schedules are communicated and aligned
Work with integrated supply chain & manufacturing engineering to ensure external and internal lead times are accurately reflected in the ERP.
Work with SNC corporate to continue developing APS tool to fit MST scheduling needs.
Identify and communicate schedule constraints (resources, materials) to program management and supply chain
Develop and integrate APS roadmap for all product lines within MST electronic manufacturing.

Must-haves:
Bachelor's Degree a related field and typically 0-2 or more years of relevant experience
Higher-level degree may substitute for relevant experience
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Familiarity with basic manufacturing/production scheduling techniques
Exposure to scheduling software
Fundamental understanding of internal and external lead times
Working knowledge of material requirements planning and bill of materials

Preferred:
APICS certifications
Ortems APS experience

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.