Senior Manufacturing Production Manager

the team scales Establish daily and weekly production cadences (standups, build reviews, exec readouts) Own production response to escalations: stuck builds, rework, customer or program-level urgency Live the safety, quality, and ITAR/EAR compliance culture on the manufacturing floor What You Bring: 6+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 4+ years leading a production team Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field History of managing complex, interdisciplinary manufacturing processes Experience managing a manufacturing technician team in a regulated, controlled environment (aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, or similar) Expertise with kit-based or work-order-driven production models Expertise with building clear and effective schedules for production planning Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems Solid people leadership: hiring, coaching, performance management Hands-on attitude towards work Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company Ability to operate effectively across US and Germany cultural and timezone differences Eligible to work in Germany (visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate) What Makes You Stand Out: Ability to learn new engineering concepts quickly Ability to implement continuous improvement processes Desire to lead others and coach them to their fullest potential Experience scaling a manufacturing site from greenfield through ramp Experience in satellite, spacecraft, or aerospace manufacturing German language skills (or willingness to learn) Experience operating in an ITAR/EAR-controlled manufacturing environment Experience with dual-site or distributed manufacturing operations Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time) Export Control

Requirements: Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This position requires access to U.S. and German/EU export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by German, EU, or U.S. authorities.

Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off Employee Wellness Program Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning Equity Volunteering Paid Time Off San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the

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