About the RoleApex is seeking a talented and experienced Production Control Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the spacecraft manufacturing and test process, ensuring the seamless and on-time integration of components and systems for our advanced space systems. Your expertise in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration will be essential in delivering high-quality products that meet our stringent performance and reliability requirements.
Responsibilities:- Build a team of high-performing key contributors in long-term and day-to-day production planning, providing advanced scheduling solutions and strategic insights.
- Develop the processes for the Production Control team to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams-engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business development-to develop and maintain comprehensive master schedules using Microsoft Office and other relevant tools.
- Coach team members to provide regular reporting on schedule performance through daily updates, weekly summaries, and monthly reviews.
- Develop and use reporting tools and metrics-leveraging Excel, queries, and visual dashboards-to identify material shortages and schedule risks and hold team members and cross-functional teams accountable to these KPI's.
- Generate the infrastructure to create and manage daily work schedules, monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and communicate project timeline updates to leadership.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to build an MRP system with data that reflects accurate delivery timelines and aligns with vehicle production schedules.
- Build a system for the team to coordinate the timely availability of fixtures, tooling, and testing equipment to ensure smooth production cycles.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of facility capabilities and workforce availability to inform scheduling decisions.
- Lead initiatives focused on improving product quality, efficiency, safety, and overall performance.
- Spearhead process automation and lean production efforts by simplifying workflows and increasing operational efficiency.
Requirements:• U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
• 4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience, ideally in a high-rate aerospace or automotive environment
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, ideally leading a production control team responsible for managing and meeting rate production schedules
• Strong understanding of a variety of scheduling philosophies, able to tailor scheduling to fit to different value streams
• High proficiency in software packages utilized to produce and maintain schedules, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and/or P6/Primavera
• Experience with developing, implementing, and refining manufacturing tools and software, such as ERP/MRP & MES systems
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
• High capability in Microsoft Office tools, especially those used for data analysis (i.e. Excel, PowerBI, SQL)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
Why Join Apex?Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
What We Offer For Full-time Employees:- Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
- Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
- Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
- Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
- World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
- Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.
