Space-Ready Manufacturing Planner – Fluid Systems + Equity

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Equity

Paid time off

Free meals on site

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing in Long Beach to develop production schedules and coordinate with procurement, engineering, and quality teams. You will analyze capacity, monitor inventory, and implement methods to minimize excess stock while ensuring on-time production, working within a fast-paced aerospace context.

The role requires 2+ years in planning/operations, knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, and experience with ERP/MES systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or operations management.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules, demand forecasts, resource availability, and capacity analysis.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
• Analyze internal and external capacity and identify bottlenecks or constraints.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Implement strategies to minimize excess inventory while ensuring continuity of production.
• Communicate manufacturing deadlines to engineering and leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Monitor production progress and identify deviations from schedule.
• Take corrective actions to mitigate delays and maintain on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Implement best practices to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on plans and resolve issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

SQL/Tableau (data viz)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Tableau

ERP systems

MES

Job description

Vast is seeking a Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing in Long Beach to develop production schedules and coordinate with procurement, engineering, and quality teams. You will analyze capacity, monitor inventory, and implement methods to minimize excess stock while ensuring on-time production, working within a fast-paced aerospace context.

The role requires 2+ years in planning/operations, knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, and experience with ERP/MES systems.