Operations Planner (m/f/d)

Job description

Mission Brief The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that our challenging timelines in production will be achieved on a day-to-day basis. Your Role in Our Space Mission: Create and maintain executable short- to mid-term production plans that balance demand, capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments. Coordinate production activities across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management. Monitor production execution, identify risks and bottlenecks, and drive timely corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence. Manage production order flow within ERP/MES systems from release through completion. Prioritize and sequence production orders to optimize throughput, resource utilization, and delivery performance. Assess and coordinate the implementation of engineering and design changes from a production perspective, ensuring alignment between ongoing operations, inventory, work-in-progress, and customer commitments. Evaluate the impact of change requests on schedules, manufacturing processes, material availability, and production readiness, and drive cross-functional resolution of resulting actions. Lead regular production reviews and ensure transparent communication of priorities, constraints, risks, and recovery plans. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and execution performance. Qualification Checklist Degree, technician qualification, apprenticeship, or comparable education in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field. Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and capacity management. Knowledge of MRP, inventory management, production scheduling, and shop-floor operations. Ability to assess operational impacts of engineering and design changes and coordinate implementation across stakeholders. Experience working with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP) and strong data analysis skills, including Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance competing priorities and make data-driven decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach. High level of ownership, organization, and adaptability in a dynamic production environment. Fluent in German and English. Bonus Skills Experience in aerospace or other high-mix manufacturing environments. Knowledge of engineering change management (ECR/ECN), configuration management, or product lifecycle management. Experience with scenario planning, production recovery planning, and KPI-driven performance management. APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent operations and supply chain certifications. Experience with advanced planning systems, SAP PP, or industry-standard MES solutions. Benefits Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day Flexible mobility budget : Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team. Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy . Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.