Production Planner

Allen Control Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ACS Equity Package

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A cutting-edge defense startup in Austin seeks a Production Planner to manage material flow and support production teams. You will create production plans from forecasts, release work orders, and ensure timely material availability. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields and 2+ years of experience in production planning. Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and MS Office, along with a collaborative mindset, are essential. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health and equity packages.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing support.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or disruptive manufacturing industries.
• Experience with AS9100 or US export controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create production plans translating sales forecasts.
• Release work orders to Production and kit requests to Inventory.
• Update demand to accommodate engineering change orders.

Skills

Proficiency in MRP and ERP systems

Basic math and statistics

Team collaboration

Clear-to-build reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Company Overview

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup, founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for experienced engineers. With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.

Position Overview

As a Production Planner, you will manage the flow of all materials and components through the business. You will ensure the production team has work in their queue, the correct priorities, and a clear path to build without blockers. This role requires a strong team player who can work across functional groups to achieve company-wide goals in a rapid-growth environment.

What You’ll Do

• Create production plans that translate sales/forecasts to a production plan that the procurement team can execute against.
• Release work orders to Production and kit requests to Inventory.
• Create visibility of material positions using line-of-balance, shortage, and clear-to-build reports.
• Support prioritization and expedite subassemblies to support integration timelines.
• Update demand to accommodate engineering change orders and communicate changes to procurement.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing support.
• Proficiency in MRP and ERP systems, as well as MS Office (Excel), basic math, and statistics.
• Proven ability to conduct clear-to-build reviews and expedite materials through production.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
• Experience with AS9100 or US export controls is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• ACS Equity Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.