We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, youll enjoy a career with us!

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC, site is home to a number of specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including Firstspan, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Master Scheduler to join them. You will report to the Planning and Warehouse Manager and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, North Carolina.

To be considered for the Master Scheduler opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• High school diploma or technical degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Master Scheduling or 7+ years of production planning and scheduling experience or a combination of both in manufacturing; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, demand management, and material planning.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus but not required.

As a Master Scheduler, you will:

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) using Epicor ERP based on contract demand, forecasts, and inventory strategies.
• Analyze order feasibility based on capacity, material availability, engineering readiness, and quality status.
• Integrate sales orders into Epicor to drive accurate scheduling and ensure alignment between demand and production.
• Perform finite capacity planning across work centers and value streams to support delivery commitments.
• Apply bottleneck management and Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles to optimize throughput and flow.
• Maintain total demand visibility and drive Clear-to-Build (CTB) status by identifying shortages and coordinating resolution with Procurement.
• Balance production demand with inventory objectives to prevent both shortages and excess.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to prevent material holds, disposition delays, or configuration errors.
• Control and execute effective dates for ECNs and ECOs to avoid disruption to active production orders.
• Participate in customer meetings related to delivery status, schedule risk, and recovery planning.
• Support Sales and Customer Service by maintaining accurate lead times and promise dates.
• Work with Value Stream leadership to develop and validate forecast demand requirements.
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance, analysis, and revisions.
• Identify scheduling process gaps and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and delivery reliability.
• Determine production priorities when labor, capacity, or materials are constrained.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4 matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Salary Range

• $90,000- $115,000/year, based on experience

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EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Compensation Pay Range

$90,000 - $115,000/year, based on experience

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