Production Planner II

sierraspace; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space, Louisville, CO, is seeking a Production Planner II to craft and maintain efficient production schedules, ensuring materials, resources, and labor align to meet goals and deadlines.

The mid-level role collaborates with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics to optimize resources, support Lean practices, implement demand scheduling tools, and utilize ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel, and SQL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning or similar role.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and demand scheduling.
• Proficient with ERP, MRP and Excel.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet goals and deadlines.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering and logistics to optimize resources.
• Support lean manufacturing practices and implement scheduling tools.
• Utilize ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel and SQL to manage schedules and inventory.
• Analyze production data, adjust plans for delays, and report findings.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Demand scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP

MRP

MS Project

Excel

SQL

Job description

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Production Planner II is a mid-level position responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to meet production goals and deadlines. This role involves working closely with various departments to coordinate production activities and optimize the use of resources This role involves supporting Lean Manufacturing practices, implementing demand scheduling tools, and utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel, and SQL. The Production Planner II will work under the guidance of senior planners and managers to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.

In this role, you will ensure that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support production activities while monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules as needed to address any delays or issues. You will collaborate with various departments, including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, to coordinate production activities and utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP systems to manage production schedules and inventory levels. Additionally, you will analyze production data to identify areas for improvement in scheduling and resource allocation, assist in the development and implementation of production planning policies and procedures, and provide support and troubleshooting for production-related issues. Finally, you will perform data analysis and present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.

We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 2+ years of experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing Best Practices, Demand Scheduling Tools.
• Skilled user of ERP, MRP & Excel.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows.
• 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.