Master Scheduler

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Master Scheduler

Irvine, CA

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Master Scheduler is responsible for the elaboration, and follow-up of procurement and production plans in synchronization with the demand.

In this position, you will be involved in the early stages of production preparation in order to determine lead times to define the most adequate planning, procurement and production parameters of all active items in order for the production site to be able to deliver the products on-time in the right quantity and expected level of quality.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• The Master Scheduler’s main mission is to develop and promote Thales Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that incorporate all dependencies, aligns to resource availability, and identifies and aligns overall IFE operation plan against customer programs, OEM, seat supplier, and Thales suppliers. The Master Scheduler shall be familiar with various WBS, PBS, and BOM structuring methodologies and how they impact MRP scheduling systems.
• Responsible for the master production schedule (MPS) including results analysis, the management of the priorities and resolution of planning exceptions.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with manufacturing, the production buyer, and programs to check the feasibility of the plans against supplier capacity and production capacity and takes required actions.
• Conduct an analysis of open bids, prospects, and other market demand opportunities to evaluate impact on current schedules, prospective lead-times across all project life cycles. Develop reports/charts to illustrate.
• Frequent use of industry scheduling best practices, and specific Scheduling Tool properties and functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 4+, or High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant work experience in shop floor planning. Extensive logistics or operations experience. Exposure to MRP/ERP (SAP) and shop floor MES systems with experience aligning program schedules with the manufacturing/production system. High proficiency of Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams, etc. Solid capability of project management with proven ability and skills to track and report project performance on scope, technical details, schedules, and financials. Ability to develop project plan, quality control goals as well as lessons learning opportunities.
• Demonstrates effective consulting, negotiating, influencing and persuasive skills to diverse audiences. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels within the organization. Possess a combination of characteristics, including strong strategic, critical and problem-solving thinking; strong detail- and results-orientation; and decisiveness. Analytical, able to simplify complex problems, develop and drive resolution to implementation and deliver results.
• Ability to think "outside the box" and leverage data responsibilities to help drive performance improvements. Problem resolution ability with a high degree of motivation, thoroughness, integrity, and reliability.
• High degree of personal accountability and be able to manage self emotionally and professionally, as well as able to hold other people accountable. Possess demonstrated leadership and collaboration with functional teams to deliver results.
• Proven self-starter, with a positive “can do” attitude and a high learning capacity. Capable to challenge the status quo and asking common sense questions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while dealing with disruptions and change in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment; someone who sees ‘ambiguity’ as an opportunity rather than a hurdle. Agility, able to quickly adapt in a complex, multi-national, multi-cultural environment.

Special Position Requirements

• Core business hours. May be required to work outside of core business hours.
• Travel: 10% domestic and international travel annually.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program