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Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.\nHeadquartered inLong Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.\nVast is looking for an Manufacturing Planner, ECLSS/TCS reporting to the Production Manager,ECLSS/TCS to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Join the team as we help manufacture the world's first private space station. \nThis will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. \nResponsibilities: \nDevelop and maintain production schedules, demand forecasts, resource availability, and capacity analysis \nCoordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components required for manufacturing\nAnalyze internal and external capacity and identify bottlenecks or constraints\nMonitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods\nImplement strategies to minimize excess inventory while ensuring continuity of production\nCommunicate to engineering and leadership with no later than release dates for manufacturing deadlines\nCoordinate with engineering and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to specifications and standards\nMonitor production progress and identify deviations from the schedule\nTake corrective actions to mitigate delays and maintain on-time delivery \nIdentify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains\nImplement best practices to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce lead times\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and logistics to align on plans and resolve issues \nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\n2+ years experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or operations management\nPreferred Skills & Experience:\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are crucial for success in this role\nWorking knowledge of database query and visualization software such as SQL, Tableau, etc. \nUnderstanding of Quality Management in aerospace manufacturing\nProficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES) \nCommitted to continuous improvement and a willingness to embrace new technologies, methodologies, and best practices\nAdditional Requirements:\nWillingness to work late & weekends on an as needed basis to support critical milestones\nPay Ranges: \nManufacturing Planner I: $67,000 - $95,000\nManufacturing Planner II: $76,000 - $108,000\nPay Range: California\n$67,000—$108,000 USD\nWe calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\n\nBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.\n\nU.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS\n The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. 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