Manager, Production & Material Planning
CesiumAstro · Denver Metropolitan Area · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$136k–$167k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes intro paragraph about company and role. We need headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections with real content.
We have:
- About the role: The intro paragraph describing company and role: "At CesiumAstro, we are developers...". Also "We are actively seeking...". Could be About the role.
- Responsibilities: The list under "Job Duties And Responsibilities". Many bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We need to turn into
- . Each duty is a sentence. We'll extract each duty. - Requirements: The list under "Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications". Also includes some qualifications like degree, years, etc. We'll treat as Requirements. - Qualifications: Might be overlapping; but we can combine? The instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Skills? The posting includes skills within responsibilities and requirements; not separate. - Benefits: Mentioned: "Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans." That's benefits. - Pay: "$136,000 - $167,000 a year". That's pay. - Schedule: Not mentioned; no schedule info. So omit. We must not repeat job title as heading. Also not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, unsolicited resumes, AI tools, etc. Also remove "Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations..." That's a requirement about citizenship; that is substantive? It's a requirement for applicant eligibility. Should we keep? It's a requirement (citizenship). It's substantive. Should we include under Requirements? Yes, it's a requirement. So we need to keep that line. Also we need to keep "At CesiumAstro , we are developers..." etc. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep all duties sentences exactly as given, maybe split into list items. We must not add filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's extract duties sentences: From "Job Duties And Responsibilities" paragraph: "Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of the master production schedule. Ensure production plans align with capacity, labor availability, material readiness, and customer/program requirements. Monitor schedule performance, identify constraints, and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays. Support engineering changes, configuration control, and production readiness activities. Lead coordination with Operations to level-load production and resolve scheduling conflicts. Manage daily/weekly MRP execution to ensure accurate demand signals, planned orders, and material flow. Review and validate BOM accuracy, planning parameters, lead times, and lot sizing. Monitor material shortages and drive cross-functional recovery plans to maintain schedule adherence. Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier delays, expedite needs, and strategic material risks. Ensure planning data integrity to support forecast accuracy, inventory health, and system reliability. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Planners and Material Planners. Provide clear direction, workload prioritization, and performance feedback. Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management to support program success. Communicate planning risks, material constraints, and schedule updates to leadership and stakeholders. Support new product introduction (NPI), ramp-up planning, and operational readiness. Ensure planning and scheduling practices align with AS9100 requirements, internal policies, and customer standards. Maintain audit-ready documentation and data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance material flow. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for planning, scheduling, or material-related issues. Reinforce standard work, process discipline, and planning performance metrics (OTD, schedule adherence, accuracy)." We'll make each a
- .
Now Requirements:
"Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications" paragraph:
"Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
7-9 years with BS - Degree focus in supply chain planning or procurement experience, including 1–3 years in leadership roles.
Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong understanding of production planning, material planning, scheduling principles, and MRP logic.
Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes, lead times, and configuration control.
Working knowledge of BOM structure, routings, capacity planning, and shop floor workflows.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, planning parameters, and manufacturing documentation.
Problem-solving skills using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Understanding of FAR/DFARS and AS9100 requirements as they relate to planning and documentation.
Clear communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and production meetings.."
Also the citizenship requirement line earlier: "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."
We should include that as a requirement.
Thus Requirements list includes that plus the bullet items.
Now Benefits: "Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans."
We can make a
- for each benefit? Could be one sentence. We'll keep as
maybe. But instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So benefits is a list; we can split into items: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, retirement plans, plus company stock options. Could be separate
- . We'll do that.
Pay: "$136,000 - $167,000 a year". We'll put in
under Pay section. Now About the role: The intro sentences before responsibilities: "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 looking to add a Manager, Production & Material Planning to our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and demand/supply alignment to support program execution and on-time delivery. This role manages a team of planners and works cross-functionally to ensure accurate forecasts, material availability, planning discipline, and alignment between manufacturing capacity and program needs. Operating within a regulated aerospace and defense environment, this leader ensures compliance, drives data-driven decision-making, and supports operational efficiency and continuous improvement." We'll put that as
under About the role heading. Now we must not include duplicated lines. Ensure we didn't duplicate. Now produce HTML:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of the master production schedule. ...
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field. ...
Benefits
- Company stock options
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plans
Pay
$136,000 - $167,000 a year
We should not include Schedule. Check for any other sections: Skills? Not separate. Now ensure we didn't include boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, unsolicited resumes, AI tools, etc. Remove those. Now verify we kept all substantive info: The citizenship note is included. The responsibilities list includes all sentences. The requirements list includes all bullet items. The benefits list includes all items from sentence. Pay included. Check that we didn't miss any duty: Let's count. Duties list (I'll count): 1 Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of the master production schedule. 2 Ensure production plans align with capacity, labor availability, material readiness, and customer/program requirements. 3 Monitor schedule performance, identify constraints, and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays. 4 Support engineering changes, configuration control, and production readiness activities. 5 Lead coordination with Operations to level-load production and resolve scheduling conflicts. 6 Manage daily/weekly MRP execution to ensure accurate demand signals, planned orders, and material flow. 7 Review and validate BOM accuracy, planning parameters, lead times, and lot sizing. 8 Monitor material shortages and drive cross-functional recovery plans to maintain schedule adherence. 9 Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier delays, expedite needs, and strategic material risks. 10 Ensure planning data integrity to support forecast accuracy, inventory health, and system reliability. 11 Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Planners and Material Planners. 12 Provide clear direction, workload prioritization, and performance feedback. 13 Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management to support program success. 14 Communicate planning risks, material constraints, and schedule updates to leadership and stakeholders. 15 Support new product introduction (NPI), ramp-up planning, and operational readiness. 16 Ensure planning and scheduling practices align with AS9100 requirements, internal policies, and customer standards. 17 Maintain audit-ready documentation and data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems. 18 Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance material flow. 19 Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for planning, scheduling, or material-related issues. 20 Reinforce standard work, process discipline, and planning performance metrics (OTD, schedule adherence, accuracy). All present. Now requirements list: 1 Citizenship note. 2 Bachelor’s degree... 3 7-9 years with BS - Degree focus in supply chain planning or procurement experience, including 1–3 years in leadership roles. 4 Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. 5 Strong understanding of production planning, material planning, scheduling principles, and MRP logic. 6 Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes, lead times, and configuration control. 7 Working knowledge of BOM structure, routings, capacity planning, and shop floor workflows. 8 Ability to interpret engineering drawings, planning parameters, and manufacturing documentation. 9 Problem-solving skills using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies. 10 Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). 11 Understanding of FAR/DFARS and AS9100 requirements as they relate to planning and documentation. 12 Clear communication
- for each benefit? Could be one sentence. We'll keep as