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Production Coordinator (Spacecraft)

Impulse· Manufacturing
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Redondo Beach$25k - $35kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Production Coordinator responsible for day-to-day factory execution, ensuring work orders, materials, and resources align with production schedules and coordinating across Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Inventory, Quality, and Engineering to optimize factory throughput.

Responsibilities

  • Release and manage manufacturing work orders in ERP/MES systems.
  • Coordinate handoffs between manufacturing work centers.
  • Track work order progress and identify schedule risks.
  • Support daily production standups and execution reviews.
  • Escalate production delays, bottlenecks, and resource constraints.
  • Verify material availability prior to work order release.
  • Coordinate material staging and kit readiness activities.
  • Identify and communicate material shortages.
  • Partner with Inventory, Planning, and Procurement to resolve shortages.
  • Maintain accurate work order status throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
  • Coordinate movement of hardware between departments.
  • Drive execution of manufacturing priorities established by planners and program leadership.
  • Support recovery plans for delayed or at-risk builds.
  • Maintain accurate work order data within ERP/MES systems.
  • Ensure location tracking and status updates are completed accurately.
  • Support item master and planning data accuracy initiatives.
  • Participate in process improvement projects to improve factory execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, schedule adherence, and cycle time reduction.
  • Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Engineering teams to streamline cross-functional workflows.
  • Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control, supply chain, operations, or planning.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated experience using ERP, MRP, MES, and/or QMS systems

Skills

Required:ERP/MES/MRP systems usageMaterial planning & coordinationData integrity and systems literacyCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Accelerating our future beyond Earth

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