Production Planner
Loft Orbital
Product, Software Engineering
Golden, CO, USA
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
Wanna join the adventure?
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.
About the Role:
- 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
Some of Our Awesome 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
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.
Our standard interface enables us to fly 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. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.
At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 6 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
