Production Scheduler

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Production Scheduler has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the MRTT Production Planning Team. The department is responsible for ensuring the operational scheduling, workload-capacity balance, and smooth execution of aircraft assembly and maintenance activities. 

Working in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment (interfacing daily with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain), the jobholder will assume a hybrid role combining technical aircraft knowledge with operational project management.

You will play a key part in planning and controlling aircraft tasks directly in the shopfloor, securing schedule adherence, and anticipating bottlenecks to guarantee on-time delivery for the MRTT program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Develop and maintain feasible short- and mid-term shopfloor production schedules for aircraft assembly and associated components, fully aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and program milestones.
• Balance workload and industrial capacity (manpower, tooling, workstations, and materials) while integrating quality, technical, and shopfloor constraints.
• Monitor production execution and work orders, conducting critical path analysis, anticipating deviations, and implementing corrective recovery actions in the system.
• Generate and analyze key operational metrics, providing clear dashboards, WIP tracking, and planning adherence reports (N1–N4) to management and stakeholders.
• Interface cross-functionally across the plant with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Material Management to secure resource availability and resolve daily operational roadblocks.
• Drive planning tool optimization and process improvements (utilizing ERP and scheduling systems) to enhance schedule stability, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

SKILLS 

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Production Planning, Scheduling, or a manufacturing/shopfloor environment. 
• Soft skills: High autonomy, initiative, problem-solving mindset, and strong teamwork capabilities within cross-functional plant environments.
• Languages: Fluent/Native Spanish and an intermediate to advanced level of English (minimum B2) for transversal and program-level projects.
• Technical knowledge: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP), MS Project, and advanced Excel; solid technical understanding of aircraft systems and assembly processes.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Prior experience working directly on the A330 MRTT program (in Engineering, Quality, Production, or Planning) will be highly valued.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? 

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling <JF-MA-PP>

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