Operations Planner (m/f/d)

The role

The Operations Planner ensures production timelines are achieved on a day-to-day basis. This role involves creating production plans and coordinating activities across multiple departments to optimize throughput and delivery.

What you will do

• Create and maintain executable short- to mid-term production plans.
• Coordinate production activities across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management.
• Monitor production execution and drive corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence.
• Manage production order flow within ERP/MES systems.
• Prioritize and sequence production orders to optimize throughput and resource utilization.
• Assess and coordinate the implementation of engineering and design changes.
• Evaluate the impact of change requests on schedules and material availability.
• Lead regular production reviews and communicate priorities and risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• 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).
• Strong data analysis skills, including Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of ownership, organization, and adaptability.
• Fluent in German and English.

Nice to have

• 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: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Flexible mobility budget: Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• Rental clothing with laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance

Before you apply

• Affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process due to security clearance requirements.

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to provide sustainable launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites. The company aims to democratise space to improve life on Earth.