Master Production Scheduler / Planning Manager

An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

 Information on the division:

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth


• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product


• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off


• 9 paid holidays


• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision


• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships


• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts


• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options


• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match


• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings


• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program


• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)


• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs


• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

The Master Scheduler / Planning Manager is responsible for leading the production planning and scheduling function, ensuring alignment between customer demand, SIOP and manufacturing capacity. This role owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS), capacity planning and constraint management while driving schedule stability and execution performance. The position serves as the central point of coordination across operations, procurement and commercial teams and leads a team of production planners.

Main responsibilities:

SIOP & Demand-Supply Alignment

• Lead the supply planning process within SIOP (monthly and weekly cycles).


• Translate demand forecasts into feasible production and capacity plans


• Identify capacity gaps, imbalances and risks across the horizon.


• Perform scenario and what-if analysis to support decision-making.


• Partner cross-functionally to align demand priorities with supply capabilities.

Master Production Scheduling

• Develop, maintain and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS).


• Balance customer demand with operational capacity and constraints.


• Establish planning time fences and scheduling policies.


• Maintain schedule stability while adapting to changing priorities.

Capacity Planning & Constraint Management

• Own rough-cut and finite capacity planning across key work centers.


• Manage and optimize bottleneck resources at all operations.


• Drive constraint utilization and throughput improvement.


• Align capacity plans with future demand requirements.

Production Scheduling & Execution

• Establish and communicate daily and weekly production priorities.


• Sequence jobs to optimize flow, reduce changeovers and improve delivery performance.


• Manage hot jobs and expedite requests using structured prioritization.


• Continuously rescheduling work based on demand, performance and constraints.

Problem Identification & Resolution

• Proactively identify risks including overloads, delays and bottlenecks.


• Analyze root causes of schedule disruptions and capacity issues.


• Lead cross-functional resolution efforts with operations, procurement and quality.


• Escalate risks with data-driven recommendations.

Planning Team Leadership

• Lead and develop production planners (direct reports).


• Standardize planning processes, tools and best practices.


• Define clear ownership and accountability across planning activities.


• Monitor team performance and drive capability development.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and track key planning KPIs and performance metrics.


• Improve schedule adherence, stability and execution.


• Reduce expedite frequency and reactive planning.


• Drive ERP (Infor LN) system utilization and data accuracy.


• Identify and implement process improvements in planning and scheduling.

 Our ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and detail-oriented production planning or supply chain professional with 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense. They bring a strong understanding of SIOP/S&OP, capacity planning, production scheduling, manufacturing processes, and constraint-based planning, with the ability to identify risks, balance competing priorities, and translate operational data into clear, actionable decisions.

This individual should be highly proficient in ERP systems, with Infor LN strongly preferred, as well as advanced in Microsoft Excel and data analysis. They should have demonstrated experience using data to support planning decisions, improve schedule performance, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous process improvement.

Success in this role also requires strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across operations, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and other business functions in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience leading planners, schedulers, or planning functions is preferred.

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Work culture and environment:

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making. Responsibilities associated with this position are typically performed in an industrial-manufacturing setting always requiring appropriate personal protective wear and consistent observance of established safety policies. Heroux-Devtek at Beaver Aerospace & Defense maintains compliance with FAA and DOT regulations by ensuring a drug-free workplace.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

 Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.