Master Scheduler

Job Title: Master Scheduler Job Description
Develop, maintain, and analyze schedules for programs, ensuring vertical and horizontal integration across all program tiers. Align schedules with project objectives and resource availability, identify potential bottlenecks, and support the development of mitigation strategies. Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Supply Chain to gather accurate data and ensure program signals are precisely reflected. Create and deliver timely schedule reports and dashboards to keep Program Managers informed of schedule performance and margin erosion. Develop and maintain scheduling tools and processes using ERP/MRP, SQL, or PowerBI to enhance reporting efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear priorities to production teams and manage pull signals to reduce lead times and ensure delivery targets are met.
- Conduct root cause analysis for schedule slips and implement scalable solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles.
Essential Skills
- 8+ years of experience as a Scheduler in a New Space, Aerospace, or other technical industry.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years of total work experience).
- Detailed knowledge of MS Project and JIRA.
- Ability to read technical documentation and understand complex hardware assembly sequences.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Basic experience writing SQL queries or building data visualizations (e.g., Power BI).
- U.S citizenship is required due to program requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in supply chain and materials management.
- Proficiency with master scheduling and MIS scheduling software.
Work Environment
The position is based in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment located in Long Beach.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $74.50/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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

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