Production Planner Job at Loft Orbital in Golden

Overview

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Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

About the Role

Loft is looking for a detail-oriented Production Planner to support the planning and scheduling of production activities for spacecraft assembly and integration. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure materials and resources are aligned to meet production goals, helping bring spacecraft from concept to orbit with precision and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production scheduling and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes, ensuring alignment across all teams
• Synthesize inputs from cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Programs to generate and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) that supports emerging and contractual demands
• Coordinate workload across multiple programs and prioritize material requests based on production needs to ensure timely releases
• Manage material demand integrity for components and subassemblies within the ERP system, driving procurement and production schedules to meet commitments
• Maintain and update MRP system data, ensuring alignment with engineering BOMs and proper account assignment settings for stock items
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues with production schedules, supply chain bottlenecks, or work center capacities
• Provide regular reports on production efficiency, inventory status, schedule risks, and material forecasts to leadership and stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes and system enhancements to improve overall production flow and efficiency

Must Haves

• 4+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory management
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or MS Project for data analysis, scheduling, and forecasting
• Solid understanding of BOM structures, routings, and inventory management principles
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• APICS or PMI certifications (CPIM, CSCP, PMP)
• SQL or other data programming skills for automation and reporting

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable
• Loft Orbital values diverse and inclusive teams and encourages applicants who meet many, but not necessarily all, qualifications to apply

About Loft Orbital

Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Our standard interface enables flying multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators with strong English communication skills. We are an international company with offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.