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Relativity Space · 4 weeks ago

Senior Production Planner

Long Beach, California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $129K/yr

3+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets for today's needs and future breakthroughs. The Senior Production Planner will lead integrated production plans and ensure operational readiness by collaborating with multiple teams to drive efficiency and transparency in manufacturing operations.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of complex, integrated production plans across multiple programs, covering all phases from raw material through final vehicle integration

Lead CTB reviews for assigned builds, ensuring shortages are tracked, mitigated, and escalated as needed. Maintain close alignment with propulsion integration teams through daily scrum updates and issue resolution

Use CTB trends to inform risk management, resource allocation, and scheduling adjustments. Support scaling of CTB workflows into automated, system-driven readiness tools

Drive long-range planning strategies by aligning capacity, material availability, and build requirements to program objectives and rate targets

Own lead-time analysis to proactively identify systemic risks, implement recovery plans, and ensure on-time delivery of hardware across interdependent work centers

Manage and continuously improve advanced Clear to Build processes, working across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to eliminate blockers and optimize readiness at every stage

Support the deployment of scalable planning tools, automation, and analytics that enhance forecasting accuracy, enable scenario modeling, and increase operational agility

Represent the production planning function in cross-functional reviews, program readiness gates, and executive-level updates, providing transparent communication of planning health, risks, and mitigation actions

Mentor and guide planners across the organization, promoting planning excellence and driving consistency in standards, reporting, and best practices

Qualification

Production planningCapacity planningMRP/ERP systemsIntegrated schedulingScheduling softwareCross-functional collaborationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or other complex hardware environments

Demonstrated expertise in capacity planning, MRP/ERP systems, and integrated scheduling techniques

Experience working in a fast-paced, scaling production environment with evolving processes

Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex schedule data to various stakeholders

Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and effective problem-solving

Excellent organizational and communication skills—both written and verbal

Skilled with resource loaded schedules using Smartsheet, MS Project, or comparable scheduling software