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Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.\nThis role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.\nThe Master Scheduler develops, maintains, and optimizes master production schedules by balancing capacity, resources, inventory, and demand across assigned business units. This role serves as a key liaison between production, engineering, supply chain, business development, and program management, ensuring schedule accuracy and alignment with company objectives. The scheduler helps identify risks, drive solutions, and support continuous improvement in planning and capacity utilization.\nResponsibilities\nCoordinates and manages daily team schedules to ensure optimal resource allocation and adherence to deadlines.\nDevelops, publishes, and maintains the master production schedule, balancing inventory levels, resource availability, and capacity planning needs.\nCreates and maintains a rolling three-month production plan using sales forecasts, historical trends, product availability, and new business opportunities.\nAnalyzes and identifies risks tied to schedule options, including manufacturing lead times.\nIntegrates sales orders with the master schedule and coordinates raw material, equipment, and staffing requirements to meet delivery targets.\nMaintains the master distribution schedule for the assigned facility.\nMonitors actual output versus the master production plan, identifies gaps, and drives corrective actions.\nCoordinates activities between planners and production departments.\nLeads cross-functional forecasting and planning efforts across teams such as Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Finance.\nSupports Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings, reviewing schedule performance, inventory strategy, supply plans, and resource impacts; updates production plans as needed.\nReports key scheduling and performance metrics in a timely manner.\nDevelops strategies with operations for improving capacity and equipment utilization.\nDocuments key data for analysis, including downtime, peak production, inventory levels, and scheduling accuracy.\nMonitors material flow, identifies bottlenecks, troubleshoots root causes, and supports corrective actions.\nPerforms other related duties as assigned.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).\nPreferred Qualifications\nSix or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.\nThree or more years of experience with Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.\nA current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-paid life and AD&D insurance\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement\nKarman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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