Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Project Kuiper is seeking a skilled Production Planning and Control (PPC) Manager to oversee the scheduling and execution of satellite production for our Low Earth Orbit constellation project. This role is critical in bridging high-level program schedules with day-to-day production floor operations.
Key job responsibilities
- Creating detailed production schedules that align with plant capacity and product specifications, ensuring efficient workflow and resource utilization using advanced tools like SmartSheet, Microsoft Project, and SAP.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align engineering, manufacturing, and business requirements with production timelines.
- Providing regular reports on production performance, analyzing data to identify trends, and making informed decisions to drive improvements.
- Manage daily work order execution in SAP, optimizing resource allocation and personnel deployment.
- Oversee the transition of designs, processes, and equipment, determining optimal phase-in and phase-out timelines.
- Ensuring the availability of necessary materials and components to meet production demands without overstocking, thereby optimizing inventory costs
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to incorporate equipment downtime and facility upgrades into production schedules.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
A Production Planning and Control (PPC) Manager starts the day by reviewing production schedules, checking raw material availability, and coordinating with procurement. Throughout the day, they monitor production progress, address bottlenecks, and ensure efficient resource utilization while maintaining quality and safety standards. They also analyze performance data, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity. Before the day ends, they update reports, attend meetings, and adjust plans to meet shifting demands.
