Mach 1 Development

Production & Materials Planner

Huntington Beach, CA

Work authorization requiredDetected 33 days ago

SAPSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementLeadershipProblem Solving

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and execution-driven Production & Materials Planner to translate demand into actionable production and material plans while ensuring day-to-day alignment between planning outputs and factory execution.

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across programs and sites in coordination with Production leadership, ensuring alignment to demand, capacity, and program priorities
Own MRP inputs, parameters, and outputs, maintaining system accuracy and ensuring planning signals are reliable, actionable, and trusted across the organization
Translate MBOM and demand signals into executable production and material plans, ensuring correct timing, quantities, and alignment to build schedules
Support capacity and constraint planning across work centers and sites, identifying bottlenecks and driving adjustments to maintain schedule feasibility
Own daily build readiness by identifying and driving resolution of constraints impacting production schedules, including material, capacity, and system gaps
Trigger and coordinate expediting of purchase orders and work orders in partnership with Procurement and GSMs to resolve shortages and maintain schedule adherence
Track, manage, and resolve material shortages, WIP blockers, and execution gaps, ensuring issues are driven to closure with clear ownership
Manage reschedules, pull-ins, and push-outs based on real-time conditions, maintaining alignment between plan and execution
Ensure materials are available, properly staged, and aligned to point-of-use to support efficient production flow and minimize disruption
Maintain alignment between planning systems and execution reality, ensuring discrepancies are identified and corrected quickly

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
3-5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or material management
Experience working within PLM, MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and exposure to MES environments
Strong understanding of production planning fundamentals, including BOM structures, material requirements planning, and scheduling concepts
Experience translating demand signals into executable production or material plans in a manufacturing environment

Experience in defense, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing industries
Familiarity with environments involving PLM, MRP, and MES systems, including cases where systems are not fully synchronized
Exposure to startup or growth-stage environments with evolving systems and processes
Comfort working in execution-heavy roles requiring real-time decision-making and on-floor engagement
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security.
Support inventory policies including safety stock, reorder strategies, and segmentation to balance availability, risk, and working capital

At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies.
We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

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