Production Planner

Virgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Production Planner to be a part of our Supply Chain team to support our mission. Guided by our values, "Safety above All", we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design, developing and testing efforts. Establish and share the vision towards a common goal while holding self and others accountable.

The Production Planner works on materials planning, generation, and aids in monitoring the production and materials schedule through the use of Virgin Galactic systems. The Production Planner coordinates weekly updates, makes real-time changes, and informs stakeholders of changes, while evaluating the feasibility of those recommended changes. Works with many cross functional teams such as Project Management, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Inventory to ensure the production and materials schedule conformance is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with supply chain leadership and other cross functional teams to achieve an optimized schedule.
• Coordinates and holds responsibilty for determining materials, equipment, and coverage needed to cover demand.
• Creates detailed production schedules and adjusts them as needed due to changes, material shortages, or other disruptions.
• Assists leadership with the monitoring and planning of schedules in prioritizing operations and distribution to ensure maximum performance and minimum delays.
• Resolves routine problems and situations affecting scheduled production.
• Reviews purchase orders of materials for accuracy and to ensure production schedules are met.
• Recommends viable solutions to reduce production costs while improving production processes and product quality.
• Compiles status and performance reports to submit to management in a timely manner.
• Informs relevant departments of any changes to current production and material schedules.
• Leverages experience to help the team navigate most challenges including manufacturing effectively, quality resolution, and part availability.
• Maintains dashboards for clear communication of build status for assigned areas.
• Communicates and coordinates completion of tasks through production control and manufacturing.

You may be asked to perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; and /or combination of education and work experience is required
• 5 years or more of industry experience in progressive technical and leadership roles.
• Prior Planning and Scheduling experience required.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Resource Planning/Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP)/(ERP) systems.
• A firm understanding of part masters, BOM indentions, WIP and forecast planning
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Competency using MS Office suite of tools.
• Ability to ensure effective collaboration across teams
• Good planning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve moderately complex issues effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, apply good interpersonal skills and utilize available resources to accomplish company goals.
• Ability to collaborate on projects with fellow team members, or interdepartmental functions to achieve goals or solve problems.
• Focuses on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position - 8 hours minimum.
• Physically able to handle items weighing up to five (5) pounds (unassisted).
• Travel 5% or more of the time.

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $81,650.00-$124,600.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Drug Free Workplace

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

Phoenix Employment Requirements

For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.