Production Planner I
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Sierraspace · Middleton, WIPrepare for this interview
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About the role
The Production Planner I is an entry-level position responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to meet production goals and deadlines. This role involves working closely with various departments to coordinate production activities and optimize the use of resources. The Production Planner I will work under the guidance of senior planners and managers to ensure smooth and efficient production operations. In this role, you will ensure that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support production activities while monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules as needed to address any delays or issues. You will collaborate with various departments, including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, to coordinate production activities and utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP systems to manage production schedules and inventory levels. Additionally, you will analyze production data to identify areas for improvement in scheduling and resource allocation and assist in the development and implementation of production planning policies and procedures. Furthermore, you will provide support and troubleshooting for production-related issues and perform data analysis to present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders. 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.
Requirements
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
- Typically entry-level 0 - 2 years of experience.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel.
- Familiarity with production planning and scheduling software.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or CIS.
- Certification: APICS.
- Experience using SQL, Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau.
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Sierra Space Careers: 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.
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