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Production Planner (Composites)
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Production Planner for our Composites at Impulse , you are responsible for serving as a liaison between all ancillary input and output organizations to ensure that components and assemblies flow smoothly through the production areas to meet stringent deadlines and quality standards. Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate courier/freight requests to ensure all outside processing requests adhere to schedule
Manage vendor communication confirming shipping readiness, document accuracy, and RTV’s
Coordinate, schedule, and expedite testing resources to align with target completion dates
Coordinate purchase order request with procurement team for outside processing
Support in the management of composite raw materials with expiration dates and temperature-controlled requirements
Kit consignment work orders in preparation for shipments
Create and fulfill inventory requests based on demand and production schedule
Interface with supply chain, engineers, and technicians on the release and completion of work orders
Support production and inventory personnel with “return to stock”, replacement parts, and inventory purge actions
Reconciliation of work order bill of material quantities
Monitor, track, and move parts as required through the company to ensure timely delivery to next production location
Push/pull physical movement of parts through receiving inspection, stock areas, purchasing, production resources or any applicable work center
Communicate part status and estimated completion dates to leadership upon request
Support management of material certifications as required to prevent the use of uncertified materials
Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity, and revisions prior to release of work orders to production
Create and improve systems used to keep components organized
Work with the planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate
Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within specifications
Assist with resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure
Support team members to meet rate and quality targets at each workstation, and promote continuous flow by communicating blockers and reporting downtime to supervisors and specialists
Develop and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables, and constraints as required
Assist production leadership and project teams with action item updates
Support projects or productivity development activities within the manufacturing team
Update and utilize metrics to drive results as applicable with production personnel
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of supply chain, inventory, or manufacturing experience
Skills and Experience
5+ years of logistics experience in space, electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing
Excellent computer skills (Email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, Executing Custom Developed Software)
Proficiency of MRP/ERP systems
Experience with Kanban systems
Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing environment
Experience with Composites is highly desirable
Experience with SQL, python or programming
Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options , and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage
as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. , U.S. , lawful permanent U.S. (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.
Production Planner for our Composites at Impulse , you are responsible for serving as a liaison between all ancillary input and output organizations to ensure that components and assemblies flow smoothly through the production areas to meet stringent deadlines and quality standards. Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate courier/freight requests to ensure all outside processing requests adhere to schedule
Manage vendor communication confirming shipping readiness, document accuracy, and RTV’s
Coordinate, schedule, and expedite testing resources to align with target completion dates
Coordinate purchase order request with procurement team for outside processing
Support in the management of composite raw materials with expiration dates and temperature-controlled requirements
Kit consignment work orders in preparation for shipments
Create and fulfill inventory requests based on demand and production schedule
Interface with supply chain, engineers, and technicians on the release and completion of work orders
Support production and inventory personnel with “return to stock”, replacement parts, and inventory purge actions
Reconciliation of work order bill of material quantities
Monitor, track, and move parts as required through the company to ensure timely delivery to next production location
Push/pull physical movement of parts through receiving inspection, stock areas, purchasing, production resources or any applicable work center
Communicate part status and estimated completion dates to leadership upon request
Support management of material certifications as required to prevent the use of uncertified materials
Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity, and revisions prior to release of work orders to production
Create and improve systems used to keep components organized
Work with the planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate
Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within specifications
Assist with resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure
Support team members to meet rate and quality targets at each workstation, and promote continuous flow by communicating blockers and reporting downtime to supervisors and specialists
Develop and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables, and constraints as required
Assist production leadership and project teams with action item updates
Support projects or productivity development activities within the manufacturing team
Update and utilize metrics to drive results as applicable with production personnel
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of supply chain, inventory, or manufacturing experience
Skills and Experience
5+ years of logistics experience in space, electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing
Excellent computer skills (Email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, Executing Custom Developed Software)
Proficiency of MRP/ERP systems
Experience with Kanban systems
Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing environment
Experience with Composites is highly desirable
Experience with SQL, python or programming
Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options , and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage
as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan .
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. , U.S. , lawful permanent U.S. (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.