Master Scheduler

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $75,200.00(minimum) - $94,000.00(midpoint) - $112,800.00(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  Woodward is hiring for a Master Scheduler at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. This individual will be responsible for scheduling the product floor.  Ideal candidates will have experience in Sales/Operations planning and scheduling.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Organizing the schedule for value streams and/or associated production areas
• Managing relationships with internal & external customers, supply chain, and operations to ensure customer needs are met
• Scheduling support production, aftermarket and new product launches.
• Working with ERP, and customer portals, WISE and MS Programs
• Interacting & building relationships within all levels of the organization
• Working with production lines and suppliers to resolve material issues
• Overseeing the SIOP process, from planning to execution

What We Are Looking For 

• Bachelor’s degree/International equivalent OR a combination of related work experience required
• With a degree, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Master Scheduler/Planner role required; without a degree a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Scheduler/Planner role required
• Manufacturing processes knowledge required
• APICS Certification preferred
• Greenbelt Certification preferred

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans