Impulse Space

Production Control Scheduler (Manufacturing)

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Redondo Beach, CA, USA

In-Office

95K-145K Annually

Mid level

Aerospace • Software

The Role

Coordinates production schedules, work orders, materials, resources, and workflows in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and vendors to resolve bottlenecks, maintain inventory accuracy, track KPIs, and support on-time delivery. Uses planning tools and production data to improve efficiency, schedule adherence, resource utilization, and workflow visibility while implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Summary Generated by Built In

As a Production Control Scheduler at Impulse, you will play a key role in coordinating production schedules, materials, and workflows to meet changing priorities and business requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure production activities remain organized, resources are effectively allocated, and work progresses efficiently from planning through completion. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and is passionate about building and maintaining efficient production systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring alignment with changing program priorities, delivery requirements, and operational goals.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external vendors, to gather inputs and adjust schedules as needed.
Prioritize and sequence work orders to maximize efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and maintain critical-path activities.
Utilize planning tools such as ticketing systems, Kanban boards, and progress trackers to monitor and communicate production status.
Track and report KPI’s measuring resource efficiency and output
Conduct daily stand-ups or production meetings to review schedules, address bottlenecks, and communicate changes in priorities or timelines.
Coordinate the flow of materials, components, and assemblies through the production process to ensure timely execution of scheduled work.
Monitor resource availability, including materials, tools, equipment, and personnel, to ensure production teams have what they need to execute their work.
Adjust workload distribution to address resource constraints, changing priorities, and emerging high-priority tasks while minimizing disruptions to overall workflow.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and scheduling conflicts to maintain efficiency and support on-time delivery.
Establish and maintain visual management systems to clearly communicate the status of work orders, materials, and production activities.
Ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Collaborate with supply chain and inventory teams to forecast material requirements and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
Analyze production data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost reduction, schedule adherence, and quality.
Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance production performance, visibility, and overall operational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, operations, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
3+ years of experience in production control, manufacturing planning, scheduling, or a similar role.
3+ years of demonstrated proficiency with production planning tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Demonstrated experience managing complex workflows in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing or R&D environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on changing priorities and resource availability.
Demonstrated strong understanding of production processes, scheduling methods, and workflow coordination.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Advanced degree in a technical, business, operations, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
5+ years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations.
3+ years of demonstrated experience coordinating complex production workflows, including manufacturing operations, assembly processes, and external vendor activities.
Demonstrated data analysis and reporting skills, including developing dashboards, automating reports, integrating operational data, and translating production trends into actionable insights using tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, or similar platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kanban, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and process capability studies.
Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), work instructions, and other technical documentation.
Demonstrated experience with inventory and material planning, resource allocation, production performance tracking, and improving workflow and scheduling accuracy in high-mix or rapidly changing production environments.

Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, operations, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
At least 3 years of experience in production control, manufacturing planning, scheduling, or a similar role
At least 3 years of proficiency with production planning tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Experience managing complex workflows in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing or R&D environment
Ability to develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on changing priorities and resource availability
Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling methods, and workflow coordination
Advanced degree in a technical, business, operations, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations
At least 3 years of experience coordinating complex production workflows, including manufacturing operations, assembly processes, and external vendor activities
Data analysis and reporting experience using tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, or similar platforms
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kanban, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and process capability studies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and other technical documentation
Experience with inventory and material planning, resource allocation, production performance tracking, and workflow improvement in high-mix or rapidly changing production environments
Must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain an applicable export license under ITAR/EAR regulations