Production Planner

About the Role Stratolaunch is seeking a Production Planner in Mojave, CA to be the central point of the manufacturing floor, coordinating the flow of flight-critical hardware from raw materials to test and final integration. This role develops, coordinates, and executes production schedules to meet program/customer delivery requirements while optimizing production efficiency, capacity, and inventory levels. It serves as a key interface between engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to ensure timely execution of all production orders and alignment with program objectives. What You'll Do

• Develop and implement tactical production control plans and schedules aligned with program objectives, ensuring timely delivery and efficient workflow management.
• Monitor and update schedules using Microsoft Project and MES.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate with procurement and material control to prevent shortages.
• Identify and resolve production issues, parts shortages, tooling gaps, and bottlenecks before they disrupt the shop floor execution.
• Ensure all work orders and travelers maintain 100% data integrity for traceability.
• Create Line of Balance reports to ensure milestone success.
• Work with quality and manufacturing engineering to maintain compliance and configuration control across work orders.
• Drive daily production meetings, translating data into actionable priorities for different work centers. What We're Looking For
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in production control planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MES workflow.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to adapt to changing priorities; excellent communication.
• Experience supporting MES implementation, configuration, or user support in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Familiar with MRP (Costpoint) and PLM (Team Center).
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 0-5 years of experience (or equivalent combination). Nice to Have
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, process mapping, and continuous improvement.
• Background in aerospace startups, R&D, and advanced manufacturing environments. Compensation & Benefits
• Level I: $66,500-$87,300 per year; Level II: $83,000-$109,000 per year.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Health care (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs).
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match of 401(k) contributions up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.