Description
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is seeking a Senior Production Scheduler to join their team in El Segundo, CA.
The Senior Production Scheduler will support manufacturing execution across multiple programs and work centers, establishing and maintaining production schedules and Estimated/Expected Completion Dates (ECDs) to ensure on-time delivery of program commitments.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule Ownership & Execution:
- Own and maintain end-to-end production schedules, including work center schedules, build plans, and key milestones
- Establish, manage, and be accountable for ECDs and schedule commitments across assigned programs and work centers
- Develop, baseline, and continuously maintain executable production schedules that reflect material availability, capacity, and labor constraints
- Monitor schedule performance, identify risks and delays, and proactively develop recovery plans or schedule alternatives
- Communicate schedule status, risks, and impacts clearly to program teams and leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Supply Chain to align production schedules with material availability, lead times, and procurement constraints
- Partner with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and other functional teams to ensure schedule feasibility and execution alignment
- Support program planning and execution activities across all phases of production, from initial build planning through delivery
- Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement:
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks within current scheduling and execution processes
- Recommend, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance schedule accuracy, execution efficiency, and cross-functional alignment
- Support the transition away from manual or interim tools toward system-based scheduling and execution where applicable
- Contribute to standard work, scheduling best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives within Manufacturing
- Tools & Systems:
- Develop and manage schedules using advanced scheduling tools such as APS systems, Microsoft Project, or equivalent production scheduling software
- Ensure schedules are properly integrated with enterprise systems and serve as a reliable source of truth for execution
- Support data-driven decision making through accurate schedule analysis and reporting
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling and/or production planning
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules
- Experience using Integrated Scheduling tools such as Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project Professional, Enterprise Project Management, or a similar tool
- 3+ years' experience performing scheduling in a production environment utilizing a Manufacture Resource Planning (MRP) system
- Experience collaborating across functions and organizational levels
- Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- 3+ years' experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with Advance Planning Software (APS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Experience in aerospace or space systems manufacturing, including low-rate or high-mix production environments
- Ability to balance technical, capacity, and schedule constraints to meet customer and program commitments
- Experience supporting production in non-traditional or agile aerospace environments
- AACE, PMI, or other relevant professional certifications
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work