Production Planner

AST SpaceMobile; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks a Production Planner to drive manufacturing readiness by planning, coordinating, and optimizing production processes to meet schedule deadlines and company objectives. The role supports a fast-paced, high-tech environment in Michigan.

You will develop schedules, manage MBOM with Manufacturing Engineering, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to resolve shortages and align priorities. Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain.
• Experience with MBOM and production scheduling methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for planning, scheduling, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production and kitting schedules across manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Define and manage MBOM with Manufacturing Engineering ensuring accuracy and updates.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to align priorities and plan production paths.
• Partner with Supply Planning to identify and resolve material shortages.
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams to meet targets and deadlines.
• Monitor progress and communicate schedule risks and critical path issues to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes to boost efficiency and execution.

Skills

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP experience

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Planner to drive manufacturing readiness by planning, coordinating, and optimizing production processes to meet schedule deadlines and company objectives. This role plays a critical part in aligning cross-functional teams, ensuring material and equipment availability, and maintaining accurate production schedules in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production and kitting schedules to ensure alignment across manufacturing and supply chain teams
• Define and manage the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align priorities and establish a clear production path forward
• Partner with Supply Planning to proactively identify and resolve material shortages impacting production schedules
• Coordinate and prioritize activities across cross-functional teams to meet production targets
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule updates, risks, and critical path issues to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes to enhance efficiency and execution

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain within a high-tech or aerospace manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and production scheduling methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for planning, scheduling, and data analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and influence alignment
• Clear and concise communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership on production status and risks
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in scheduling and production data

Technology Stack

• ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced: pivot tables, scheduling, data analysis)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Project or production tracking tools (Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in both office and manufacturing environments
• Prolonged periods working on a computer
• Occasional time on the production floor as needed

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment 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.