Manager Production Planning (all genders)

About the job

Manager Production Planning (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

With our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is redefining the space industry. We are not an ordinary space company but a unique fusion of agility, speed, and innovation. Our team of over 1700 experts across 13 locations in six countries combines a start-up mentality with decades of industry experience and a track record of 100% successful missions. We strive to push the boundaries of what is technically possible by not only developing key products for satellites and launch vehicle structures but also contributing to improving life on Earth.

Your crew:

Become part of our interdisciplinary team of 5 employees, where you will help shape production planning and support the series production of launch vehicle structures. You will work closely with the development department and our operations organisation in a multicultural environment, coming into contact with a variety of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organisation fosters creativity and professional development, supported by highly qualified experts. Here you have the opportunity to surpass yourself and learn something new every day – because each day offers unique chances to grow beyond yourself.

Your mission:

• Lead the Production Office at the Emmen production site
• Responsible for carrying out the following activities:
• ERP master data management
• P2P procurement (Procure-to-Pay) in collaboration with the supply chain organisation
• Production planning and control
• Creation and monitoring of production orders
• Management of the Production Office with a focus on efficiency in the following areas:
• Material and inventory management
• Timely provision of manufacturing documentation
• Procurement management and on-time material deliveries
• Ensuring material availability according to the production plan
• Initiatives to increase productivity
• Creation of ERP material master data according to defined standards
• Creation and preparation of production orders including established quality milestones considering production planning
• Collaboration with quality assurance to ensure required production documentation
• Monitoring compliance with production order budgets and project-related inventory levels
• Optimisation of production planning processes regarding efficiency, quality, and timely provision
• Ensuring shopfloor management and introduction of lean management methods within the area of responsibility
• Participation in the non-conformance process as well as in measures for root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions
• Support of the engineering team in offer calculations and with inputs on production planning milestones
• Proactive communication and coordination with the strategic planning function

Most important output

• Fulfilment of production planning and order preparation
• Timely provision of materials and manufacturing documentation
• Implementation of strategies to increase productivity, efficiency, and cost savings
• Inventory level and inventory turnover Production Planning & Support KPIs

Your story:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, preferably with a production-related diploma / Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education
• Proven leadership experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the space industry
• Solid technical and production background in a project-based industry
• Experience in material management, purchasing/procurement, and inventory management
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems (MM, PP) and MS Office applications
• Excellent communication skills and experience in stakeholder management
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of quality standards as well as health and safety regulations
• Ability to create and present KPI-based reports at management level
• Nice to have’s:
• Experience in project-oriented manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

Why Beyond Gravity?

• An international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialised and motivated team with extensive know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take improvement suggestions seriously
• Attractive working conditions (public transport subsidy, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and much more)

🌌 Ready to take off with us?

Our company values – passionate, together, and curious – allow us to see an opportunity in every challenge. Dare to venture the impossible with us and take your career beyond the ordinary. Apply now by 12.05.2026 at the latest! We look forward to hearing from you.

For questions about the hiring process, contact: Stefan Hunger | | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or other legally protected categories.

Applications sent by email will not be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Emmen, LU, CH