Position OverviewRed 6 is seeking a highly organized and execution-driven
Planner / Scheduler to support production operations and supply chain activities for complex aerospace products.
This role combines
detailed scheduling with focused project coordination, ensuring that all elements required for production-including
material availability, documentation, engineering changes, and test readiness-are aligned, tracked, and executed on time. The position will play a critical role in driving
Manufacturing Readiness across multiple products by coordinating cross-functional deliverables and maintaining integrated schedules.
This role also supports
product lifecycle and sustainment efforts, including
ECO/ECN implementation planning and DMSMS (obsolescence) tracking, ensuring long-term material availability for DOD and aerospace customers.
Unlike a traditional Program Manager, this role is centered on
execution, readiness tracking, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring that production teams-both internal and contract manufacturers-have everything required to successfully build and deliver hardware.
Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Readiness & Execution Management- Lead Manufacturing Readiness processes for multiple products, ensuring all cross-functional deliverables are completed prior to production.
- Plan and run Manufacturing Readiness meetings, tracking inputs from Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test teams.
- Maintain and track readiness checklists, deliverables, and exit criteria for production builds.
- Identify gaps in readiness-including material shortages, documentation gaps, ECO implementation status, tooling readiness, and test readiness-and drive closure.
- Ensure alignment between internal teams and contract manufacturers prior to build execution.
Planning, Scheduling & Material Readiness- Develop and maintain integrated schedules that include supply chain, material delivery timelines, manufacturing activities, ECO implementation, and production milestones.
- Track part-level schedules and material availability, including long-lead items, custom components, and critical supply dependencies.
- Ensure all materials are scheduled to arrive in alignment with manufacturing build schedules.
- Identify and communicate material risks, shortages, or delays that could impact production readiness.
- Work closely with Supply Chain and Procurement to align purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules with build plans.
- Track critical path items, including both execution tasks and material dependencies.
ECO / ECN & Configuration Change Coordination- Support planning and execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) / Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) within production schedules.
- Track implementation of changes across inventory, work-in-progress, and supplier pipelines.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure timely and controlled rollout of design changes.
- Ensure schedule alignment for cut-in dates, revision control, and disposition of affected materials.
- Plan and coordinate qualification builds for second-source components, including scheduling, material readiness, and cross-functional alignment.
- Track readiness and completion of validation and qualification activities associated with alternate/dual-sourced components.
- Coordinate First Article Inspection (FAI) and other qualification requirements for new or alternate components.
- Ensure alignment of test, quality, and documentation requirements for component qualification and release to production.
DMSMS & Lifecycle (Obsolescence) Support- Track and coordinate activities related to DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages).
- Maintain visibility into end-of-life (EOL) components and last-time-buy opportunities.
- Support Supply Chain and Engineering in planning for alternate sourcing, redesigns, or lifetime buys.
- Ensure production schedules account for component lifecycle risks and long-term availability requirements.
- Support sustainment planning to ensure continued supportability for DOD and aerospace customers.
Cross-Functional Project Coordination- Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Test teams.
- Track and manage multiple concurrent initiatives supporting production and supply chain execution.
- Drive accountability by tracking action items, owners, and deadlines.
- Escalate risks and blockers-including material availability and obsolescence risks-that could impact production readiness or schedule.
Meeting Leadership & Communication- Lead recurring cross-functional meetings (e.g., Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, Build Readiness, Production Status).
- Document meeting minutes, action items, owners, and due dates with clear follow-through.
- Provide structured updates to leadership on schedule status, material readiness, ECO progress, and risks.
- Ensure clear communication between internal teams and contract manufacturers.
Tools, Reporting & Visibility- Utilize Microsoft Project to build and maintain detailed schedules.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track schedule performance, material readiness, and lifecycle risks.
- Provide regular updates on schedule adherence, material availability, ECO status, and readiness gaps.
- Ensure alignment and consistency across scheduling and tracking tools.
Production & Supply Chain Support- Support execution of internal production and contract manufacturing builds.
- Track material readiness, long-lead components, supplier delivery performance, and EOL risks.
- Coordinate closely with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure on-time delivery of all required components.
- Support alignment with traceability, compliance, and documentation requirements.
Required Qualifications- 3-7 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or project coordination in a manufacturing or hardware environment.
- Experience tracking material readiness, supply chain schedules, or production planning activities.
- Familiarity with ECO/ECN processes and configuration control in production environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining integrated schedules that include material dependencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project (or similar scheduling tools).
- Experience leading meetings, documenting action items, and driving follow-through.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present clear, structured status updates.
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- US Citizen (security clearance is a plus).
- Willingness to work onsite in Louisville, CO and travel to CM facilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting DOD or aerospace production programs.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality environments.
- Experience with DMSMS / obsolescence management.
- Experience supporting custom component supply chains.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
- Background in electromechanical aerospace systems or avionics hardware.
- Familiarity with contract manufacturing environments.
Full-Time Employee Benefits- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
