Production Planner

1 day ago

Westminster, Colorado, United States CesiumAstro Full time

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our 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, MES…etc).
  • 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.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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