Associate Master Scheduler (2025-123)
Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES
Location Kirkland, WA
Description
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking an Associate Master Scheduler to join our Production Control Team in Kirkland, WA .
This position requires working onsite at the facility five days a week.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Master Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments in accordance with the production schedule.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Associate Master Scheduler will:
Serve as Production Controller for critical product families, based on business strategy.
Communicate schedule updates to production teams.
Assist with shortage tracking and expediting.
Support creation of Inventory health level strategy and formulas. Advise PC of updated levels, monitor stock levels for surges and work with MS to redirect resources.-
Assist Supply Chain in determining and maintaining VMI levels for MMC lines.
Act as a focal for CRR supply planning.
Drive planning strategy implementation for 1 or more MMC lines.
Coordinate with CRR to determine needed stock. Enter and maintain CRR supply plan in ERP.
Measure and monitor CRR Response time TAT for requests and adjust strategies as needed based on business objectives.
Respond to requests for sales commitments of parts outside lead time by coordinating with Supply Chain and other functional groups. Monitor TAT for requests and adjust strategies as needed based on business objectives.
Produce capacity plans and monitor requirements for TAKT updates for MMC assembly lines. Produce MMC assembly requirement data for SIOP Operations Review packages.
Support schedulers in developing top level capacity plans for human and machine resources. Adjust schedules as necessary based on plans and constraints.
Perform consumption of sales forecasts for sole use customers to maintain accuracy of ERP system.
Lead KATA experiments and participate in Kaizens regarding planning and supply activities, such as Heijunka creation and revision, kit release and kanban systems.
Anticipate and mitigate immediate risks to schedule adherence. Notify MS of risk mitigation strategies and actions. Notify Product groups of risk as required.
Support creation and execution of weekly production schedules.
Enter and maintain schedule data, including build plans, Independent demands and sales forecasts in ERP
All other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
High school diploma required.
APICS or related certification preferred.
Demonstrates competency (typically 5+ years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position).
Competencies:
Having wide-ranging experience, the Associate Master Scheduler will display the following competencies:
Strong organizational and data entry skills.
Comprehension - Understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods
Communication - Communicate information and ideas, written and verbal, so others will understand
Problem Sensitivity - Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and notifying appropriate people.
Customer service - Understand and quickly respond to customer needs.
Time Management - Managing one's own time.
Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
Technical Skills:
Data base user interface and query software.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP)/ Material resource planning (MRP) software.
Office Suite Software (advanced knowledge and skills).
Work Environment:
Lifting heavy items (typically 25 lbs.) on occasion.
May require valid driver's license in support of other AES sites and outplant facilities
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.
Base annual salary range for the Associate Master Scheduler is $94,208 - $141,313. Mid-point is $117,760.
Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.
Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:
Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements
Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays
Position Requirements
See above.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.
We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.
EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
This position is currently accepting applications.
