Production Planner III

Sierra Space; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 81,283 - 111,763; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Production Planner III in Middleton, Wisconsin, responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules ensuring efficiency. This role demands 5+ years of experience and strong proficiency in ERP, MRP, and data analysis.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, proven track record in manufacturing, and the ability to manage projects efficiently. Join us to be part of innovative missions that protect and empower.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Extensive experience with production planning and scheduling in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align schedules.
• Analyze data for insights and provide recommendations.

Skills

ERP

MRP

Excel

SQL

Production Planning

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

PowerBI

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Our team shares a spirit of innovation and collaboration, delivering the boldest missions in space to safeguard national interests and sustain human presence beyond low Earth orbit.

About The Role

The Production Planner III is responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor align to meet production goals and deadlines. This role supports Lean Manufacturing practices, implements demand scheduling tools, and utilizes advanced skills in ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align schedules with business objectives, maintain accurate records, monitor progress, adjust schedules to address issues or delays, analyze data for insights, and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

About You

We seek team members who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve, and empower. You should align with our values, mission, and goals, and meet the minimum qualifications below.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 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.
• 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: $81,283.00 – $111,763.75. Base compensation is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on experience, education, and market competitiveness.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; and additional benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, please contact us.