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Sierra Space · 4 months ago

Sr Production Planner

Sierra Space is a company envisioning a future where humanity lives and works in space. The Sr. Production Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring alignment of materials, resources, and labor to meet production goals, while implementing Lean Manufacturing practices and utilizing advanced ERP and data analysis skills.

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Responsibilities

Create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet production goals and deadlines
Ensure that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support production schedules
Implement Lean Manufacturing and scheduling best practices
Utilize advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives
Maintain accurate records of production schedules, material requirements, and resource allocation
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address any issues or delays
Perform data analysis and present relevant findings & suggestions to stakeholders
Provide insights and recommendations to improve production efficiency and reduce costs

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingERPMRPProduction PlanningSQLExcelData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementQuality ManagementCapacity PlanningProblem-Solving

Required

Requires 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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 8%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Annual incentive pay based upon performance

Company

Sierra Space

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Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.69B
2023-09-26Series B· $290M
2021-11-19Series A· $1.4B

Leadership Team

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Amish Patel
Chief Operating Officer
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Shay Nicole
Senior Manager, Marketing
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