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Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.\nThis role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.\nIn this role, you will develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules that support the timely delivery of complex aerospace hardware. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Project Management to coordinate capacity, material availability, workflow, and production priorities. Your ability to anticipate constraints, maintain accurate planning data, and drive corrective actions will directly support schedule performance across critical hypersonics and missile-defense programs.\nResponsibilities\nDevelops and maintains detailed production schedules and rolling three-month forecasts aligned with customer requirements and delivery commitments.\nUtilizes manufacturing resource planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage production schedules, material requirements, inventory, and manufacturing workflow.\nAnalyzes production capacity, material availability, demand forecasts, and changing priorities to identify constraints and adjust schedules accordingly.\nCoordinates with Procurement and Supply Chain to monitor material status, deliveries, and inventory levels and prevent shortages that could disrupt production.\nMaintains accurate MRP/ERP master data, including lead times, safety stock, inventory parameters, and other information supporting effective production planning.\nCreates production jobs and manages travelers to support timely job release and manufacturing execution.\nCollaborates with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve issues affecting job release, production schedules, workflow, or customer delivery commitments.\nMonitors production progress, identifies schedule deviations and bottlenecks, and drives corrective and recovery actions to minimize delays.\nLeads and participates in production and schedule reviews, communicating priorities, risks, recovery plans, and weekly program updates to cross-functional teams and Project Managers.\nPerforms root cause analysis and supports process improvements that reduce lead times, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen schedule performance.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.\nTwo or more years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or operations management.\nExperience using manufacturing resource planning (MRP) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for production scheduling, workflow management, and inventory planning.\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.\nKnowledge of manufacturing processes.\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Microsoft Project.\nComposite manufacturing experience.\nPhysical Requirements\nFrequent standing, walking, and sitting throughout an eight-hour workday.\nAvailability for overtime, including extended hours and occasional Saturdays.\nOccasional lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 50 lbs (minimum 35 lbs).\nSufficient dexterity to operate a computer and office equipment.\nProlonged periods of repetitive motion may be required.\nThe essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.\nSpecial Mentions\nFirst shift.\nThis position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-paid life and AD&D insurance\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement\nKarman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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