Role overview and responsibilities:

Dhruva Space is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Associate – Production Planning and Control to optimize manufacturing operations and supply chain efficiency. This role is key to ensuring seamless production workflows, timely execution, and operational excellence in a fast-paced Space technology environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules based on customer orders, production capacity, and inventory levels to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with production managers, procurement teams, and inventory control personnel to allocate resources effectively and prioritize production activities.
• Monitor production progress and analyze data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure that all manufactured parts comply with quality standards and specifications.
• Coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Verify that vendors are certified to the AS9100 standard.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, costs, and quality control metrics.
• Prepare reports for management review.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the production planning function.
• Propose and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning and control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles, quality control standards (AS9102), and vendor management.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

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