Production Scheduler Advanced

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination   (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación  (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Production Scheduler Advanced to join our team based in Kinston, NC. The Production Scheduler prepares feasible production schedule scenarios for assembly and in-house parts and associated materials for the weekly Master Production Schedule routines.  Takes into account customer need dates, actual production schedule, production status, backlog, outstanding work and available capacity (manpower, machine, material) and any technical & quality topics to be consistent with the Master Production Schedule process. Checks MRP results on Planned Orders and Work Orders, and manages Work Order creation. Inputs: MPS planning, need dates, industrial capabilities (machines, tools, workshop facilities, maintenance plans and local objectives...), manpower, component availability and stock strategy, manufacturing engineering input and quality input. Outputs: Weekly Production Schedule, dashboards (workload/manpower balance, Work in Progress analysis, planning adherence, KPIs and associated documentation), work order creation. Meet the Team: Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment: The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar. How We Care for You: Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.  Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility. Your Challenges: 1. Short-Term Planning & Routine Management The role focuses on leading and animating weekly short-term operational routines. This involves analyzing current production status and controlling resource capacity—including manpower (operators and office staff), machinery, and materials. A key responsibility is preparing and leading the Weekly Master Production (MPS) meetings, where the scheduler must challenge stakeholders to ensure firm commitments and prevent constant planning postponements. 2. Schedule Optimization & Recovery This activity involves elaborating detailed Production Schedules and designing recovery plans when deviations occur. The scheduler assesses impacts on capacity requirements (workforce, strategic tooling, and jigs), delivery dates, and production buffers. This also includes validating and officializing the short-term planning impacts on the Industrial System (5M) and ensuring that all production partners are aligned with the validated schedule. 3. Execution, System Integrity & KPI Tracking The role ensures the transition from planning to action by implementing decided schedules into the production system. This involves:  Authorization: Converting and releasing work orders based on MPS decisions.  System Maintenance: Checking MRP parameters, results, and messages, while updating the official IT planning tools alongside dedicated stakeholders.  Performance Analysis: Building and analyzing KPIs to measure execution and delivery performance, then defining subsequent improvement plans and corrective actions. Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned:        ● Promote a customer-focused mindset within the plant organization. ● Collaborate closely with all site functions (Program, Manufacturing engineering, materials logistics, quality, and production teams) to implement strategy changes effectively. ● Synthesize complex planning scenarios and present clear, concise updates to multiple levels of management ● Other duties as assigned by the management. Qualified Experience and Training: Your Boarding Pass: ● A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management / Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering ● APICS CPIM (Level 1) certification is a plus ● Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Industrial Management ● Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with MRP II principles (especially S&OP, MPS, MRP, and Execution) and a good understanding of end-to-end ● Supply Chain concepts within a production environment ● Comfortable working in cross-functional and multi-site networks, with strong communication skills Travel Required: ● 5 % Domestic and International Citizenship: ● Authorized to work in the US. Physical Requirements:  Onsite or remote: 20% remote Max  Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineer