The vision at Sidus is to make space accessible to everyone by increasing the viability of low-cost access to space. At Sidus, our whole is greater than the sum of our parts. The Sidus team is made up of highly talented individuals, each contributing their own experience, knowledge, skills, and ideas. It is our team that sets us apart from our competition and makes our mission of Bringing Space Down to Earth™ possible. At Sidus we treat each day like it’s Day One. We operate with a sense of urgency; we are customer obsessed, always learning, and constantly evolving. Join our team and be a part of something great!

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedules. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal goals and customer delivery dates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare production schedules for the efficient operation of machines.
• Create a master schedule based on lead time of each operation and outside processing to meet completion dates according to customers purchase order due dates or internal date requirements.
• Arranges orders into a sequential work schedule.
• Work with Engineering to distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material variances, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables, to determine personnel and/or materials requirements and related prioritization.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Confer with shop personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
• Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Plan production commitments or timetables for all jobs.
• Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
• Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
• Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.
• Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
• Provide input towards product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.
• Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.
• Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
• Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements.
• Work with Engineering to release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking. 
• Notify Customer of any schedule impacts 
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. 

• Treat all team members with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.

• Other duties as assigned** 

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; AA Degree preferred
• One to three (1-3) years’ experience in Planning / Scheduling required. Machine shop experience is a plus. 

Desired Skills and Experience

• Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Excellent Communication – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, as well as the ability to communicate information and ideas through speaking & writing.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. 
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. 
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 
• Microsoft Office – Outlook and Excel 
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, and co-workers in written form/e-mail. 
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 

 Physical Requirements 

• Stationary Work – occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to transport objects, remaining mostly stationary, sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces
• Computer Work – daily use of laptop, computer monitor screen, keyboard, and mouse, sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers. 

Travel Requirement

Able to travel <10% of the time.

Shift/Schedule
 This position is for the day shift generally working 8:00am – 5:00pm. 

Total Rewards and Perks:

At Sidus Space, we ask a lot of our team members, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to a competitive salary, a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE, we offer a lot of perks, including:

• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff or credit to the Company Store
• Paid Time Off - Up to 4 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, and 11 paid holidays – 5 of which can be floated 
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All candidates selected will be subject to background investigation and drug screen
• To conform to Export Control Requirement under U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S Person (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. 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please visit https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Sidus Space’ Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at people@sidusspace.com