Production Scheduler

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Production Scheduler. This is a Full-Time (M-F Daylight) onsite role.

The Irvine facility has approximately 150 employees and is the Headquarters for Eaton Aerospace. This site makes the parts that bring jet fuel to and through thousands of aircraft every day.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $77625.0 - $113850.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Production Schedulers are primarily focused on converting the Master Schedule into an operational one-to-four-week schedule for a facility after aligning with internal manufacturing capacity.

The Production Scheduler is responsible for level-loading daily production schedules by analyzing resource capacity and other constraints to optimize throughput, minimize manufacturing cycle time and inventory, and achieve on-time delivery goals. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and effective coordination with cross-functional teams including Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Purchasing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Direct daily workflow (WIP - "work in process") through analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams, including use of the critical ratio tool.
• Align and set priorities for resources and shared resources across the factory to maximize efficiency and material flow, ensuring customer ship schedules are met.
• Collaborate with SCM planners to gather daily parts/material information and establish dates to meet or exceed customer delivery requirements via planning or exchange offerings.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and techniques to improve the scheduling function.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and process optimization, including creation and adherence to standard work.

Qualifications:

BASIC (Required) QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 3+ years of planning/schuedling experience in a manufacturing environment

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50 mile radius of Irvine, CA (92618) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Assembly environment experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, and MRP/ERP systems (MFG Pro experience a plus).
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization (customers, marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing).
• Strong desire to work in a collaborative environment with the ability to take initiative and deliver results.
• Ability to quickly analyze, identify, and implement improvement opportunities and corporate initiatives with measurable impact.
• Change management skills are a plus.

Additional Information:

• Position requires interaction with external customers, 3rd party auditors, and internal personnel at all levels of the organization.

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Client-provided location(s): Irvine, CA

Job ID: Eaton-49513Irvine

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-23T18:36:29