Production Planner
About The Position
In this role, we are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our growing team and play a key role in transforming our manufacturing operation into a high-output, rate-based system. This individual will own and drive planning deliverables tied to production execution, schedule transparency, and build readiness, while helping define scalable processes that support production rate acceleration. Develop and maintain integrated production schedules that support end-to-end planning—from raw material to final assembly. Identify and mitigate risks tied to part shortages, late drawing releases, process planning gaps, and supply constraints. Actively manage Clear to Build processes, owning shortage resolution and collaborating cross-functionally to unblock constraints. Support scalable and automated planning solutions that drive efficiency, repeatability, and transparency across the build lifecycle. Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure alignment to build milestones and mitigate delivery risk. Continuously improve planning tools, reporting, and communication methods to enhance visibility and enable rapid decision-making. Contribute to planning strategies that enable rapid manufacturing and seamless integration within a fast-paced, high-complexity
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of MRP systems, BOM structures, and production control fundamentals.
- Experience supporting or scaling high-mix, complex manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
- Proficiency in schedule management, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace, automotive, or high-rate manufacturing experience.
- Experience with rate-based production transitions or new product introduction.
- Exposure to digital planning tools and/or planning automation initiatives.
- Familiarity with Clear to Build methodologies and shortage management.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- SQL query experience is a plus for supporting data-driven planning and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated production schedules that support end-to-end planning—from raw material to final assembly.
- Identify and mitigate risks tied to part shortages, late drawing releases, process planning gaps, and supply constraints.
- Actively manage Clear to Build processes, owning shortage resolution and collaborating cross-functionally to unblock constraints.
- Support scalable and automated planning solutions that drive efficiency, repeatability, and transparency across the build lifecycle.
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure alignment to build milestones and mitigate delivery risk.
- Continuously improve planning tools, reporting, and communication methods to enhance visibility and enable rapid decision-making.
- Contribute to planning strategies that enable rapid manufacturing and seamless integration within a fast-paced, high-complexity
Benefits
- Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
