Production Planner II

York Spaces Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner II oversees production scheduling, material requirements, and ERP data accuracy to support spacecraft manufacturing. The role tracks manufacturing progress, monitors work-in-progress, and provides timely reporting to cross-functional teams. This position leads production status meetings, resolves schedule or material issues, and supports forecasting and inventory planning efforts. The planner also contributes to long-term capacity and inventory strategy and provides guidance to junior planning staff. Close coordination with Program Management, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations is essential to ensure on-time program execution. This role is fully on-site in the Greenwood Village office.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly learn operational procedures, new software, and technical subjects.
• Proven track record with MS Excel, MS Project, material management, and inventory control.
• At least 2 years of experience in production planning in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work off hours in support of production shifts when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Production planning experience in the aerospace industry.
• Active security clearance; preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement MRP functionality.
• Manage the production schedule on the shop floor, including demand signals to inventory and supply alignment with purchasing.
• Track and manage work-in-progress in accordance with program schedules, and report program milestones to the larger team.
• Track on-time-to-start and on-time-to-finish (OTTS / OTTF) through weekly build schedule reconciliations.
• Lead program production status meetings with the cross-functional team.
• Proactively seek solutions to improve operational performance and transparency.
• Create, analyze, and validate data for demand forecasting and inventory planning models.
• Monitor demand compared to forecasts and communicate changes with internal partners.
• Promptly address and resolve production issues to minimize delays.
• Compile status and performance reports for management and relevant departments in support of on-time program deliverables.
• Coordinate with supply chain and product management to determine program demand and appropriate inventory strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed