Production Coordinator

Front Door Defense; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Benefits package

Job summary

K2 Space in Los Angeles is seeking a Production Coordinator to own parts flow from procurement to test. You will work across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to keep satellite components moving while maintaining quality and schedule.

In this hands-on role, you will track parts through production, support material planning, resolve blockers, and manage lineside inventory and ERP data. The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing parts, familiarity with SAP/Oracle, and a strong eye for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience handling parts in a production environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Warp Drive).

Responsibilities

• Track and manage parts through all stages of production (procurement to test).
• Assist in planning and staging material for production builds and resolve part readiness issues.
• Collaborate with Technicians, Engineers, and Production Managers to remove blockers.
• Support lineside inventory setup and optimization with Supply Chain and Production teams.
• Maintain lineside inventory levels with regular audits and ERP/MRP reporting.
• Perform de-kitting and coordinate returns to stock or vendor processes.
• Reconcile BOM discrepancies and correct data in ERP/MRP tools.
• Support flight component receiving, kitting, and shipping operations.
• Manage the library of calibrated tools in production areas.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

APICS certification

Bachelor's degree in business or technology

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Warp Drive

Job description

Production Coordinator

Own the parts flow optimization for satellite production from procurement to test

Location: Los Angeles Compensation: $24 – 30 USD / hour

The Role

You will play a critical role working across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure our satellite components flow smoothly between Quality, Production, and Test areas. You will support daily execution, identify and resolve blockers, keep our high-performance production lines moving, all whilst maintaining quality standards and alignment with schedule goals.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage parts through all stages of production, including procurement, kitting, assembly, test, and integration
• Assist in planning and staging material for production builds, and efficiently identify and resolve part readiness issues prior to build start
• Collaborate with Technicians, Engineers, and Production Managers to support daily execution and remove blockers
• Support setup and optimization of lineside inventory by coordinating with Supply Chain and Production teams to stage parts at the point of use
• Maintain and monitor lineside inventory levels through regular audits, compiling dashboard reports, restocking schedule, and ERP/MRP reports
• Perform de-kitting and coordinate return to stock or return to vendor processes
• Reconcile BOM discrepancies and assist in correcting system data in ERP/MRP tools
• Support flight component receiving, kitting, and shipping operations as needed
• Manage physical and digital library of calibrated tools in production areas

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification
• 3+ years of experience handling parts in a production manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Warp Drive etc.)

Nice to Have

• Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated inventory experience in a high paced environment
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments
• Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Experience working with data tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, or similar)
• APICS certification
• Bachelor's degree in a business or technology field

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
• Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $24 – $30 + equity in the company
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
• Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.