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About Astro Digital

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science, and exploration. Astro Digital is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with roughly 75 employees and infrastructure around the globe.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Production Support Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of production within our cleanroom facility. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including inventory management, materials procurement, kitting production orders, and providing essential support for our Spacecraft Integration technicians.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Production Support

• Ensure that the Integration technicians have all the necessary materials, tools, and equipment to efficiently complete their work.
• Monitor production progress closely and proactively address any potential delays or roadblocks.
• Coordinate with production teams, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure smooth and timely production operations.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished subsystems.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize inventory holding costs while ensuring adequate supply to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with the Procurement department on the procurement process, including issuing purchase orders, tracking orders, and coordinating with suppliers.

Receiving & Inventory Control

• Oversee the receiving process for incoming & outgoing materials, ensuring accurate documentation and inspection.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in our digital inventory system.
• Ensure adherence to all material handling procedures, particularly for sensitive flight hardware.
• Safely lift and move heavy equipment and materials within the cleanroom environment.
• Operate an electric pallet stacker to transport materials within the facility.

Production Order Management

• Kit production orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring all necessary components are included.
• Manage the procurement of materials for production orders, ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with the production team to identify and resolve any material-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Proven experience in inventory management, materials handling, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and experience with inventory management software is a plus.
• Experience in using Production Management software. (Odoo, SAP, Oracle)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in Satellite Manufacturing.
• Prior experience operating material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) is a plus.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 Lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required. Ability to safely operate an electric pallet stacker.

Export Statement

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR §120.15 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.