Production Planner II

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

3d • $82,000 - $110,000 • 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. The planner leads production status meetings, resolves schedule or material issues, and supports forecasting and inventory planning. The position 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.
• Willingness to work off hours in support of production shifts when needed.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Production planning experience in the aerospace industry.
• Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement MRP functionality.
• Manage the shop-floor production schedule, including demand signals to inventory and supply alignment with purchasing.
• Track and manage work in progress according to program schedules and report program milestones to the larger team.
• Track on-time-to-start and on-time-to-finish performance 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 production 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.
• Contribute to long-term capacity and inventory strategy and provide guidance to junior planning staff.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to spousal surcharge.
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

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