Aerospace Planning & Materials Leader

Redwire Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Enterprises in Goleta, CA is seeking an experienced Planning and Materials Manager to oversee inventory, production control, and manufacturing planning. The role leads a transformation of processes, drives KPI-focused improvements, and collaborates across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in operations, with 3+ years leading teams, strong master scheduling, MRP, and capacity modeling expertise, and ERP

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Operations, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing with ownership of planning, inventory, logistics, and shipping.
• 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience with master scheduling, MRP, capacity modeling, and finite scheduling in low-volume, highly engineered manufacturing.
• ERP systems experience; Deltek Costpoint or similar is beneficial but not central.
• Aerospace, defense, or other regulated environments with ISO 9001 or AS9100 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear vision for the Planning and Materials functional group that aligns with Operations goals, then lead the team through a structured transformation of processes, roles, and KPIs.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to translate demand, program milestones, and design changes into executable plans.
• Own the master production schedule and capacity planning to meet customer delivery dates while optimizing labor, work centers, and material availability.
• Maintain robust material control from kitting through point-of-use. Reduce shortages through accurate BOMs and effective MRP signals.
• Use ERP and related tools to enable processes and standardized reporting.
• Ensure adherence to AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems and customer requirements across planning and logistics workflows.
• Prepare for and support audits with strong records management, transaction integrity, and training evidence.

Skills

Leadership

KPI dashboards

Lean tools

Data-driven decisions

ERP literacy

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Redwire Space Enterprises in Goleta, CA is seeking an experienced Planning and Materials Manager to oversee inventory, production control, and manufacturing planning. The role leads a transformation of processes, drives KPI-focused improvements, and collaborates across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in operations, with 3+ years leading teams, strong master scheduling, MRP, and capacity modeling expertise, and ERP