Production Control Manager

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$116,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex is seeking a talented and experienced Production Control Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the spacecraft manufacturing and test process, ensuring the seamless and on-time integration of components and systems for our advanced space systems. Your expertise in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration will be essential in delivering high-quality products that meet our stringent performance and reliability requirements.

Requirements

U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience, ideally in a high-rate aerospace or automotive environment
2+ years of people leadership experience, ideally leading a production control team responsible for managing and meeting rate production schedules
Strong understanding of a variety of scheduling philosophies, able to tailor scheduling to fit to different value streams
High proficiency in software packages utilized to produce and maintain schedules, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and/or P6/Primavera
Experience with developing, implementing, and refining manufacturing tools and software, such as ERP/MRP & MES systems
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
High capability in Microsoft Office tools, especially those used for data analysis (i.e. Excel, PowerBI, SQL)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Responsibilities

Build a team of high-performing key contributors in long-term and day-to-day production planning, providing advanced scheduling solutions and strategic insights.
Develop the processes for the Production Control team to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams—engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business development—to develop and maintain comprehensive master schedules using Microsoft Office and other relevant tools.
Coach team members to provide regular reporting on schedule performance through daily updates, weekly summaries, and monthly reviews.
Develop and use reporting tools and metrics—leveraging Excel, queries, and visual dashboards—to identify material shortages and schedule risks and hold team members and cross-functional teams accountable to these KPI’s.
Generate the infrastructure to create and manage daily work schedules, monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and communicate project timeline updates to leadership.
Collaborate with other stakeholders to build an MRP system with data that reflects accurate delivery timelines and aligns with vehicle production schedules.
Build a system for the team to coordinate the timely availability of fixtures, tooling, and testing equipment to ensure smooth production cycles.
Maintain a thorough understanding of facility capabilities and workforce availability to inform scheduling decisions.
Lead initiatives focused on improving product quality, efficiency, safety, and overall performance.
Spearhead process automation and lean production efforts by simplifying workflows and increasing operational efficiency.

Benefits

Equity in Apex
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
$100k life insurance at no cost
15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave
Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch
Unlimited snacks
Monthly office socials
Pickleball tournaments
Run club
Gatherings for you and your family
Dream desk setup
All the tools you need to be your most productive self