About the role
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add an Associate Manager, Production & Material Planning to our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing production scheduling, material
requirements planning (MRP), and demand/supply alignment to support program execution and on-time delivery. This role manages a team of planners and works cross-functionally to ensure accurate forecasts, material availability, planning discipline, and alignment between manufacturing capacity and program needs. Operating within a regulated aerospace and defense environment, this leader ensures compliance, drives data-driven decision-making, and supports operational efficiency and continuous improvement. \n JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of the master production schedule. Ensure production plans align with capacity, labor availability, material readiness, and customer/program
requirements. Monitor schedule performance, identify constraints, and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays. Support engineering changes, configuration control, and production readiness activities. Lead coordination with Operations to level-load production and resolve scheduling conflicts. Manage daily/weekly MRP execution to ensure accurate demand signals, planned orders, and material flow. Review and validate BOM accuracy, planning parameters, lead times, and lot sizing. Monitor material shortages and drive cross-functional recovery plans to maintain schedule adherence. Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier delays, expedite needs, and strategic material risks. Ensure planning data integrity to support forecast accuracy, inventory health, and system reliability. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Planners and Material Planners. Provide clear direction, workload prioritization, and performance feedback. Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management to support program success. Communicate planning risks, material constraints, and schedule updates to leadership and stakeholders. Support new product introduction (NPI), ramp-up planning, and operational readiness. Ensure planning and scheduling practices align with AS9100