Sr. Manager of Production Planning

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Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Manager of Production Planning to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing Operations, the Sr. Manager of Production Planning will lead the development and management of production schedules across our satellite and technology programs. In this role, you will guide all aspects of the production planning process to ensure timely, efficient product delivery. You will oversee production workflows, prioritize operations for maximum performance, and support manpower, equipment, and material planning to meet production demand. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain project execution and deliver performance reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated production and material planning strategies aligned with company objectives, program milestones, and contractual commitments.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of production planners, promoting accountability, collaboration, and a strong team culture.
• Own end-to-end material planning, including long‑lead procurement strategy, Make vs. Buy support, risk mitigation, safety stock recommendations, and demand/supply balancing.
• Drive on-time delivery performance for internal and external customers.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and program management to ensure resource alignment, schedule execution, and delivery success.
• Manage the integrated master schedule for complex satellite systems, ensuring alignment across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and integration/test functions.
• Lead material readiness reviews and ensure production kits are complete and available to meet build schedules.
• Establish and manage recovery plans for schedule delays or material shortages while protecting contractual delivery commitments.
• Support and enhance ERP/MRP systems to improve planning accuracy, data integrity, and inventory control.
• Participate in implementing structured SIOP processes to align backlog, forecasts, operational capacity, and supply constraints.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards to monitor planning and material performance, driving continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in production planning, program scheduling, or supply chain management within aerospace, defense, or complex engineered systems.
• Strong understanding of MRP logic, capacity planning, BOM structures, and configuration control.
• Proven ability to deliver complex systems on schedule in high‑mix, low‑volume, high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing integrated schedules across mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Aerospace or defense program experience supporting government or prime contractor customers.
• Familiarity with AS9100 requirements and configuration‑controlled manufacturing systems.
• Relevant certifications such as PMI-SP, PMP, or CPIM.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range

$150,000—$210,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.