Production Planner

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Production Planner  to join our growing team. Reporting to the   Sr. Manager, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Planning, the Production Planner will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, managers, and other stakeholders to maintain and status execution of projects and prepare performance evaluation reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with project managers, technical experts, and third-party program management to integrate multiple parallel program requirements, and set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks, including Identifying critical path elements and solutions
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective production scheduling management system
• Coordinate production timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders
• Monitor production timelines and deadlines
• Identify potential production schedule delays and facilitate intervention in a timely manner
• Evaluate performance and prepare production performance reports
• Develop metrics and performance calculations using production schedule metrics and inputs
• Accommodate updates and changes to production schedules
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to receive scheduled inputs and monitor progress and identify production barriers
• Recommend actions to keep products within budget and completed on time
• Develop schedule management processes and guidelines for internal team members, including change control and updating rules
• Collaborate with stakeholders and inform them of production timelines and deadlines
• Document production scheduling processes and maintaining records 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, management, or a related discipline (years of experience may be a substitute for degree)
• 2+ years of experience as a production planner/scheduler
• Familiar with Earned Value Management or other similar reporting and metrics
• Proven track record of maintaining production schedules and providing performance reports
• Proficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS Project, Excel, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Proficiency in databasing software, such as Excel, MS Access, or SQL
• Proficiency in ERP software, such as MS Dynamics
• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of production timelines and changes
• Aerospace industry experience or equivalent experience developing and maintaining production schedules for advanced and technical efforts
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Exceptional communication skills with multiple disciplines
• Experience providing deliverables and presenting to the executive level

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range $70,000-$90,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!     

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at