Production Scheduler - Irvine, California, United States

ABOUT THE TEAM  · The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environ ...

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ABOUT THE TEAM 

The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. 

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Production Scheduler to join our manufacturing team at Anduril who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the flow of products through the production process. Here you will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible. The Production Scheduler is responsible for provide tactical scheduling and strategic long range planning expertise to our production teams and more If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Provide tactical scheduling and strategic long range planning expertise to our production teams
• Coordinate, review, plan and schedule inputs from the business and planning to create an integrated master schedule
• Works with the planning teams to ensure MRP is reflective of production
• Utilize Foundry and other applications to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources allocated appropriately
• Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities
• Perform schedule baseline change control, collection and tracking performance, critical path analysis and variance analysis as required
• Ensure requisite production requirements are properly scheduled to facilitate an efficient production process
• Schedule production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate obstacles and deliver product on time
• Coordinate support from other internal resources such as inspection, testing, engineering, and supply chain as needed to meet program deliverables
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency
• Identify process automation opportunities and drive organizational efficiency improvements
• Organize and communicate the daily priorities to production coordinators, team leads and supervisors as required
• Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance
• Develop and analyze metrics that tie production to enterprise goals as required
• Lead the creation of scheduling tools and initiatives in support of Anduril's overall scheduling maturation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of manufacturing scheduling experience
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2 years of scheduling experience with MS Project or similar scheduling software
• 4 years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen
• Project management professional certification
• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted

US Salary Range

$68,000 - $90,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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