Production Planner

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid medical, dental, and

vision coverage for you and dependents

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking a Production Planner to join our team, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Production Planning. The role focuses on ensuring timely procurement, scheduling, and delivery of materials to support production and engineering operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain schedules and deliver performance reports. Your efforts drive continuous improvement in planning processes, coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to align milestones and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant production planning experience.
• 3+ years as a production planner/scheduler with proven schedule maintenance.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management or similar metrics.
• Proven ability to maintain production schedules and deliver performance reports.
• Proficient with project scheduling software (MS Project, Excel, Dynamics).
• Proficient with databasing software (Excel, MS Access, SQL).
• Proficient with ERP software (MS Dynamics).
• Able to keep stakeholders informed of timelines and changes.
• Aerospace industry experience or equivalent planning for advanced programs.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Experience presenting to executive-level audiences.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain material requirement plans based on production schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast material needs and align procurement.
• Monitor inventory levels to optimize stock and minimize excess materials.
• Coordinate with procurement for on-time material delivery and resolve delays or quality issues.
• Analyze usage, lead times and demand fluctuations to drive process improvements.
• Integrate parallel program requirements with project managers and third-party PMs.
• Coordinate production timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against timelines and deadlines.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose actionable improvements to the schedule.
• Evaluate performance and prepare production performance reports.
• Develop metrics and calculations using production schedule data.
• Update schedules to reflect changes and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Document scheduling processes and maintain records.
• Hold regular meetings to gather inputs and monitor progress toward milestones.
• Ensure products stay within budget and meet deadlines.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project scheduling

Databasing

ERP software

Executive-level presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics

MS Access

SQL

Job description

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Production Planning, the Production Planner will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient procurement, scheduling, and delivery of materials to support production and engineering operations. Production Planner will also collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, managers, and other stakeholders to maintain production schedule and status execution of projects and prepare performance evaluation reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules, engineering demands, and project milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast material needs and align procurement strategies with project goals.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock while minimizing excess or obsolete materials.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure on-time delivery of materials, resolving any delays or quality issues promptly.
• Analyze material usage trends, lead times, and demand fluctuations to drive continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Consult with project managers, and third-party program management to integrate multiple parallel program requirements, and set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks, including Identifying critical path elements and solutions.
• Coordinate production timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders
• Monitor production timelines and deadlines.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies in material planning and potential production schedule delays, and recommend actionable improvements and facilitate intervention in a timely manner.
• Evaluate performance and prepare production performance reports.
• Develop metrics and performance calculations using production schedule metrics and inputs.
• Accommodate updates and changes to production schedules.
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to receive scheduled inputs and monitor progress and identify production barriers.
• Recommend actions to keep products within budget and completed on time.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and inform them of production timelines and deadlines.
• Document production scheduling processes and maintaining records.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a production planner/scheduler.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management or other similar reporting and metrics.
• Proven track record of maintaining production schedules and providing performance reports.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS Project, Excel, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Proficiency in databasing software, such as Excel, MS Access, or SQL.
• Proficiency in ERP software, such as MS Dynamics.
• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of production timelines and changes.
• Aerospace industry experience or equivalent experience developing and maintaining production schedules for advanced and technical efforts.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with multiple disciplines.
• Experience providing deliverables and presenting to the executive level.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on the job‑related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range

$75,000 - $100,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to‑end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on‑orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more atwww.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] .

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.