Master Scheduler in Coachella, California at Armtec Defense Technologies

Master Scheduler, Armtec Defense Technologies
Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.

Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview
Title: Master Scheduler
Job Family: Purchasing Admin Support
Reports to: Manager Procurement/Logistics
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time

Job Summary
The Master Scheduler will be a strategic planner who creates and manages the Master Production Schedule (MPS). They will provide guidance to the Production Planner. Additional duties will include aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity, materials, and inventory to ensure on‑time, cost‑efficient production. Drive coordination across sales, procurement, production, logistics, and quality to maintain smooth operations and prevent bottlenecks. Produce progress reports and encourage IPT’s to reach operational targets, all while adhering to company policies and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities
Master Production Schedule (MPS) Management

• Develop, maintain, and communicate a forward‑looking MPS aligned with business plans and customer orders.
• Convert demand forecasts into detailed production schedules considering constraints and lead times.

Capacity & Resource Planning

• Analyze labor, machine, and tooling capacity to identify bottlenecks.
• Plan overtime, additional shifts, or resource adjustments when needed.

Materials & Inventory Coordination

• Work with purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Monitor raw material and WIP inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead weekly scheduling meetings with sales, production, procurement, and logistics.
• Communicate delivery dates and manage customer expectations.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track schedule adherence, cycle times, and delivery performance.
• Generate analytical reports on production performance.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify scheduling conflicts or resource constraints.
• Implement mitigation plans and adjust schedules as needed.

• Continuous Improvement
• Implement best practices and lean principles to improve scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate production schedules with both customers and production supervision to ensure shipments are made in accordance with contractual commitments
• Monitor schedules against sales commitments and provide timely feedback to management of any potential issues
• Maintain data in LN ERP System in a timely manner
• Provide feedback to Material Management, Contracts, Program Management, and Operations Management on customer, internal schedules and material issues
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

Qualifications

• 5 plus years of material inventory and scheduling experience in a Defense or Aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must possess good Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• MRP experience in LN, SAP, Oracle, Power BI (LN is preferred).
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and deal with people effectively.
• Ability to take ownership and drive change.

Armtec Competencies

• Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Work Hours
4/10 workweek

To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Salary Range: $75,275 - $120,000/Annual

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
• Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Parent Leave Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Assistance