Production Planner

Production Planner

Torrance, California, United States

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

Neros Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Production Planner to oversee our manufacturing workflows. You will be responsible for turning our manufacturing goals into actionable schedules, ensuring that materials are available, timelines are met, and resources are optimized. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can bridge the gap between supply chain, engineering, and the production floor to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive production plans aligned with company objectives
• Utilize production scheduling software (ERP/MRP/MES) to create, maintain, and optimize daily manufacturing schedules
• Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term production strategies that scale with company growth

You should have the following

• 5+ years of professional experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain planning, or operations planning within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with ERP, MRP, or MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar) to develop and manage production schedules
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining production schedules, capacity plans, and material availability plans to meet manufacturing demand
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) to support forecasting and operational decision-making
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve production constraints and bottlenecks
• Experience monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and adjusting production plans to mitigate material shortages or delays
• Ability to interpret production metrics and operational data to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize manufacturing throughput
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple production priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Intimate familiar with manufacturing and production lines: able to lift 25lb on the production line as needed

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field
• Experience working in high-tech manufacturing environments (e.g., aerospace, robotics, electronics, semiconductor, or advanced hardware manufacturing)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting production scale-up, NPI (New Product Introduction), or rapid-growth manufacturing environments
• Exposure to production capacity planning, demand forecasting, or sales & operations planning (S&OP) processes
• PMP certification

US Salary Range

$82,500 - $115,000 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 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 considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.