Production Scheduler

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler will create, optimize, and manage interdepartmental scheduling in coordination with the overall master schedule based on United Rotorcraft’s business priorities and projects. Works closely with department managers, production planners and manufacturing engineers to schedule production requirements. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Create, optimize, and maintain production schedules utilizing the ERP system (Visual A&D)
• Develop/generate project health report utilizing the ERP system, and other reporting methods, to track progress of our projects ensuring all demand has been driven, materials are available and scheduled appropriately
• Work closely with the Production Planners on the execution of the daily/weekly scheduling requirements
• Partner with other departments (planning and manufacturing engineers) to ensure system lead times are up to date/accurate to properly schedule the shops
• Work within the Scheduling Team to resolve scheduling conflicts as required
• Review and understand project requirements, drawings, and specifications, as needed, to ensure total lead times are accurate and accounted for
• Attend project kick off meetings to ensure a clear understanding of project scope is established
• Communicate to the PM/CSM group any additional demand requirements per the needs of the project
• Develop and report out metrics to detail project performance, status and other applicable KPI’s 
• Communicate scheduling conflicts that cannot be resolved to the Integrated Scheduling Manager
• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling < 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5 to 7 years’ manufacturing experience and/or training; or 1 to 3 years scheduling/planning experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in aerospace environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for writing manufacturing procedures for shop use
• Scheduling experience preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Infor Visual experience (or comparable ERP) preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)