Production Planner
Core
End-to-end production planning for aircraft manufacturing lines, ensuring build readiness and on-time execution for NPI and steady-state production to support Zipline's global drone delivery network.
Role type
Senior Production Planner (Aerospace/Manufacturing)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft and delivery systems
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Drone logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production planning, Manufacturing operations, NPI management, ERP/MRP systems, Short-interval planning, Material readiness management, BOM change management, Cross-functional coordination, Data analysis (WIP, yield, SLA), Escalation management
Preferred skills
Aerospace, drones, robotics, automotive, or advanced electro-mechanical manufacturing experience, MES or digital manufacturing tools experience
Technologies
ERP, MRP, MES
Responsibilities
Translate build targets into daily operator schedules and workstation assignments, Maintain and update production master and shop schedules, Measure and drive key outcomes (on-time build %, first-pass yield, WIP days), Align labor to demand and manage shift adjustments, Validate material readiness and resolve shortages, Manage BOM changes and engineering substitutions, Coordinate cross-functionally to remove blockers, Run daily production cadence and present weekly performance, Drive continuous improvements to reduce WIP and increase throughput, Own escalation for high-impact failures and lead corrective action
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
