Production Scheduler @ Aerotek

Job Title: Production SchedulerJob DescriptionSchedulers are integral to coordinating, monitoring, and impacting the flow of fabrication through the production cycle to meet business needs. The production cycle encompasses all steps from planning to delivery to the customer. Schedulers work with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Fabrication Teams to maximize execution efficiency through accurate signals, part demands, part flow, execution tools, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the flow of parts through the production cycle.
• Ensure accurate signals and drivers in the system, such as MRP accuracy and lead time accuracy.
• Manage part demands and allocations.
• Track part flow using heatmaps and shortage tracking with supply chain support.
• Utilize execution tools and resources, including Factory Scheduler and Expected Completion Date reconciliations.
• Track performance and execution with shop metric boards.
• Adapt daily tasks according to the needs of hardware and shop.
• Own top-level part numbers from top-to-bottom.
• Provide schedule support across internal resources.
• Communicate production progress, expected completion dates, and challenges to customers.
• Partner with engineering to ensure planning attention on critical blockers.
• Collaborate with supply chain to address purchased shortages.
• Create and review contingency/scenario schedules with cross-organizational leadership.
• Maintain presence on the floor through meetings and stand-ups.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in production scheduling and planning.
• Experience in production control, balancing scheduling and operations.
• Ability to execute production tasks in a coordinated manner to minimize idle time and maximize resource utilization.
• Strategic decision-making for optimal production strategy, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of comprehensive analysis for product quantities and scheduling.
• Skills in detailing timelines and specific orders of production activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with communicating production progress and challenges.
• Ability to partner effectively across multiple teams including engineering and supply chain.
• Familiarity with creating contingency and scenario schedules.

Why Work Here? Join a team dedicated to efficient production cycles and maximizing execution efficiency. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams, ensuring that production processes meet business needs seamlessly. Experience a dynamic work environment where strategic planning and resource optimization are at the forefront.

Work EnvironmentWork collaboratively in a dynamic environment, utilizing tools such as Factory Scheduler and shop metric boards. Regular face time on the floor, participation in stand-ups and meetings, and cross-organizational communication are integral to the role.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cocoa, FL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cocoa,FL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.