Stratolaunch
Aerospace
ProductionPlanner
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“Production Planner at Stratolaunch. Skills: production control planning, production schedules, Microsoft Excel, ERP/MES workflow, organizational skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills. orchestrating the flow of flight critical hardware from raw materials to test and final integration. developing, coordinating, and executing production schedules to meet program/customer delivery requirements while optimizing production efficiency, capacity, and inventory levels”
What You'll Achieve.
meet program/customer delivery requirements; optimizing production efficiency, capacity, and inventory levels; ensure timely execution of all production orders and alignment with program objectives; ensuring timely delivery and efficient workflow management; prevent shortages; before they disrupt the shop floor execution; ensure milestone success; maintain company compliance and configuration control across work orders; translating data into actionable priorities
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; Identify and resolve production issues, parts shortages, tooling gaps, and resource bottlenecks
This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties, U. S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in production control planning, Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MES workflow, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, Excellent communication skills, Experience supporting MES implementation, configuration, or user support in a manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Experience in aerospace manufacturing, Experience with lean manufacturing, process mapping, and continuous improvement, Background in aerospace startups, R&D, and advanced manufacturing environments
What You'll Do.
orchestrating the flow of flight critical hardware from raw materials to test and final integration
and executing production schedules to meet program/customer delivery requirements while optimizing production efficiency
ensure timely execution of all production orders and alignment with program objectives
develop production processes
shape and influence manufacturing from prototype through full scale production
Develop and implement tactical production control plans and schedules that align with program objectives
ensuring timely delivery and efficient workflow management
Monitor and update schedules using various software from Microsoft project to manufacturing executing system (MES)
Monitor inventory levels
coordinate with procurement and material control to prevent shortages
Identify and resolve production issues
and resource bottlenecks before they disrupt the shop floor execution
Ensure all work orders and “travelers” maintain 100% data integrity for traceability
Create Line of Balance reports to ensure milestone success
Work together with core functions such as quality and manufacturing engineering to maintain company compliance and configuration control across work orders
Drive daily production meetings
translating data into actionable priorities for the different work centers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
key interface between engineering, manufacturing, and procurement; Work together with core functions such as quality and manufacturing engineering; Drive daily production meetings, translating data into actionable priorities for the different work centers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, resource planning, production control planning, production schedules, workflow management, program objectives, milestone success
Full Job Description
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. We are seeking a Production Planner. You will be at the central point of the manufacturing floor responsible for orchestrating the flow of flight critical hardware from raw materials to test and final integration. This role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing production schedules to meet program/customer delivery requirements while optimizing production efficiency, capacity, and inventory levels. This role serves as a key interface between engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to ensure timely execution of all production orders and alignment with program objectives. Having an Aerospace manufacturing background is highly beneficial for this role. Why Join Us In this role, you will help develop production processes in a fast-paced environment. You will have the chance to shape and influence manufacturing from prototype through full scale production, contributing to programs that push the boundaries of innovation. We operate at the intersection of structured aerospace discipline and fast-paced development, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued every day. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement tactical production control plans and schedules that align with program objectives, ensuring timely delivery and efficient workflow management. Monitor and update schedules using various software from Microsoft project to manufacturing executing system (MES). Monitor inventory levels, coordinate with procurement and material control to pr
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