Production Planner III
About the role
Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
The Production Planner III is responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to meet production goals and deadlines. This role involves supporting Lean Manufacturing practices, implementing demand scheduling tools, and utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel, and SQL. The Production Planner III also ensures that production processes are optimized and aligned with industry standards, particularly in aerospace and automotive manufacturing.
In this role, you will:
- Create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet production goals and deadlines, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support these schedules.
- Support Lean Manufacturing practices and implement demand scheduling tools while utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives and maintain accurate records of production schedules, material requirements, and resource allocation.
- Monitor production progress, adjusting schedules as needed to address any issues or delays.
- Perform data analysis to present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
About you
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
- Typically 5+ years of related experience.
- Highly skilled with ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL.
- Extensive experience with production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace or Automotive.
- Proven track record of optimizing production processes and improving efficiency.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to support decision-making processes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Familiarity with quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
- Understanding of capacity planning and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification: APICS.
- Experience using Python, R, MS Project, PowerBI, Tableau.
Pay
Pay Range: $81,283.00 – $111,763.75. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- 3 weeks paid time off.