Associate Manager, Production & Material Planning

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

1d•$94,800 - $112,000

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add an Associate Manager, Production & Material Planning to our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and demand/supply alignment to support program execution and on-time delivery. This role manages a team of planners and works cross-functionally to ensure accurate forecasts, material availability, planning discipline, and alignment between manufacturing capacity and program needs. Operating within a regulated aerospace and defense environment, this leader ensures compliance, drives data-driven decision-making, and supports operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
4-7 years with BS - Degree focus in supply chain planning or procurement experience, including 2–5 years in leadership roles.
Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong understanding of production planning, material planning, scheduling principles, and MRP logic.
Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes, lead times, and configuration control.
Working knowledge of BOM structure, routings, capacity planning, and shop floor workflows.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, planning parameters, and manufacturing documentation.
Problem-solving skills using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Understanding of FAR/DFARS and AS9100 requirements as they relate to planning and documentation.
Clear communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and production meetings.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of the master production schedule.
Ensure production plans align with capacity, labor availability, material readiness, and customer/program requirements.
Monitor schedule performance, identify constraints, and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays.
Support engineering changes, configuration control, and production readiness activities.
Lead coordination with Operations to level-load production and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Manage daily/weekly MRP execution to ensure accurate demand signals, planned orders, and material flow.
Review and validate BOM accuracy, planning parameters, lead times, and lot sizing.
Monitor material shortages and drive cross-functional recovery plans to maintain schedule adherence.
Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier delays, expedite needs, and strategic material risks.
Ensure planning data integrity to support forecast accuracy, inventory health, and system reliability.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Planners and Material Planners.
Provide clear direction, workload prioritization, and performance feedback.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management to support program success.
Communicate planning risks, material constraints, and schedule updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Support new product introduction (NPI), ramp-up planning, and operational readiness.
Ensure planning and scheduling practices align with AS9100 requirements, internal policies, and customer standards.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance material flow.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for planning, scheduling, or material-related issues.
Reinforce standard work, process discipline, and planning performance metrics (OTD, schedule adherence, accuracy).