Sr Production Planner

Sierra Space; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 100,143 - 137,696; 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 Sr. Production Planner in Middleton, WI. In this role, you will create efficient production schedules, implementing Lean Manufacturing practices and utilizing advanced ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience, preferably in Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing. A generous benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience in Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing.
• Proficient in quality management systems such as ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules to meet goals.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing practices and scheduling best practices.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed.

Skills

ERP

MRP

Excel

SQL

Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

R

MS Project

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

About Sierra Space

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 Sr. Production Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to meet production goals and deadlines. The role involves implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, leading scheduling best practices, and utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL. The Sr. Production Planner 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 while ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support these schedules. You will implement Lean Manufacturing and scheduling best practices, 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 and adjust schedules as needed to address any issues or delays. You will perform data analysis, present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders, and 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
• Typically 8+ years of related experience
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and leading scheduling best practices
• 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: $100,143.00 – $137,696.25. 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.