Production Planner

Our exciting Space client develops and pioneers out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. They take pride in their dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows them to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, we have a place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our client's team.

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our client's dynamic team. As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in optimizing the production scheduling processes for an aerospace manufacturing facility. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to champion value-add scheduling practices that mirror reality to identify symbiotic relationships, capacity constraints, and critical path deliverables for manufacturing and supply chain.

The basic function of the Production Planner is to ensure all material is available and on time in accordance with the master production schedule.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain floor production schedules for space-related projects, taking into account resource availability, project timelines, and customer requirements.
• Review material shortages, stock outages, and safety stock levels while working with Purchasing and Manufacturing to meet customer requirements. Propose changes when needed.
• Monitor production progress and proactively address any deviations from the schedule, ensuring on-time delivery of deliverables.
• Coordinates and expedites the flow of materials within internal work centers.
• Develops work statements and sequencing of data driven supply chain processes through collaboration and partnership with internal business shareholders.
• Reviews, maintains, and monitors ERP production data integrity to continuously improve product delivery.
• Develop a tool and process to identify and manage production capacity slots which are allocated to program management requirements, support delivery to milestones and inform impact to delivery dates where the production demand changes.
• Be the subject-matter-expert for cross-functional stakeholders determining Capacity based make vs. buy, forward scheduling and lead times analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate production status, performance metrics, and recommendations for improvement to senior management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
• Proven experience in production planning or manufacturing operations, preferably in the aerospace/space/automotive industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in production planning software and tools (e.g., ERP, MESetc).
• Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project and development of a Master Production Schedule
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in planning and execution.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.

LOCATION

Onsite, 5 days per week in Austin, Texas, United States.

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary + equity + full benefits.

If you are interested, then please apply today.