Production Planner III

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Production Planner III to develop and maintain optimized production schedules across aerospace manufacturing. You will align materials, resources, and labor with production goals while supporting Lean practices and demand scheduling tools.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP/Excel/SQL skills, experience in complex scheduling, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Typically 5+ years of related experience
• Proficient with ERP, MRP, Excel and SQL
• Extensive production planning and scheduling in aerospace/automotive
• Proven optimization of production processes
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and ISO 9001 familiarity
• Capacity planning and resource allocation knowledge

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet goals and deadlines
• Support Lean Manufacturing practices and demand scheduling tools
• Utilize ERP, MRP, Excel and SQL to optimize planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align schedules with business objectives
• Monitor progress, adjust schedules for delays and issues
• Perform data analysis and present findings to stakeholders
• Provide insights to improve efficiency and reduce costs

Skills

Production planning

ERP

MRP

Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

PowerBI

Tableau

Python

R

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 III is 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 supporting Lean Manufacturing practices, implementing demand scheduling tools, and utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel, and SQL. The Production Planner III also ensures that production processes are optimized and aligned with industry standards, particularly in aerospace and automotive manufacturing.

In this role, you will create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet production goals and deadlines, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support these schedules. You will support Lean Manufacturing practices and implement demand scheduling tools while utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives and maintain accurate records of production schedules, material requirements, and resource allocation. Additionally, you will monitor production progress, adjusting schedules as needed to address any issues or delays, and perform data analysis to present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders. Finally, you will provide insights and recommendations to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

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 5+ years of related experience.
• Highly skilled with ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL.
• Extensive experience with production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace or Automotive.
• Proven track record of optimizing production processes and improving efficiency.
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Understanding of capacity planning and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: APICS.
• Experience using Python, R, MS Project, PowerBI, Tableau.

Compensation

Pay Range: $89,411.00 - $122,939.75

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.