Aerospace Production Planner III - Lean & ERP Expert

Front Door Defense; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space seeks a Production Planner III to design and maintain optimized production schedules, align materials, resources, and labor with goals, and drive Lean initiatives. You will use ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to improve efficiency while meeting deadlines in aerospace manufacturing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and cost reduction, with a strong focus on planning accuracy and performance insights for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet goals and deadlines.
• Support Lean Manufacturing practices and implement demand scheduling tools.
• Utilize ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report findings to stakeholders.

Skills

ERP

MRP

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

PowerBI

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Sierra Space seeks a Production Planner III to design and maintain optimized production schedules, align materials, resources, and labor with goals, and drive Lean initiatives. You will use ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to improve efficiency while meeting deadlines in aerospace manufacturing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and cost reduction, with a strong focus on planning accuracy and performance insights for stakeholders.