Material/Production Planner
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Listed
- 2 days ago
Position Summary
Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Material/Production Planner responsible for optimizing production processes by maintaining the Master Production Schedule to ensure alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries across Axiom's various production services.
This role serves as the planning lead for program hardware builds, managing the process from procurement through delivery while leading cross-functional planning reviews. Key responsibilities include coordinating manufacturing processes, schedules, and resources in alignment with production plans to support critical path decisions.
The Material/Production Planner also collaborates with leadership to optimize resource allocation and delivers data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across Axiom's programs for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries
- Generate, release and manage work orders
- Monitor inventory levels, place procurements, and expedite orders as needed
- Own material resource planning and support make/buy decisions to inform critical path strategies
- Drive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and delays
- Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring configuration integrity
- Support or facilitate regular meetings with the technical teams for requirements, schedule and potential logistical impacts associated with outstanding orders
- Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
- Analyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
- Perform additional job duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or related field or equivalent experience
- 10+ years' experience in material planning or production planning with experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry or a combined equivalent of education and experience
- Familiarity with engineering bills of materials
- Familiarity with Siemens Opscenter, Jira, and/or Costpoint highly preferred
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Experience working in an Agile work environment preferred
- Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Core Skills
- A resilient and proactive approach to problem solving
- Passion for space and the mission
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Core Competencies
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Accountability
- Technical Rigor
- Execution Discipline
- Pride of Delivery
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
Requirements
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
Physical Requirements
- Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
- Equipment and Machines
- Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.
Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow.
Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.
Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Material/Production Planner who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
From Axiom Space's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
How Rolev.ai helps with this application
Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this Material/Production Planner role at Axiom Space, it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.
See how you fit
Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.
Tailor without inventing
Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.
Draft the full kit
Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.
1-Click Extension Autofill
The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.
Common questions
Where is the Material/Production Planner job at Axiom Space located?
This Material/Production Planner position at Axiom Space is located in Houston, TX. Always check Axiom Space's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
How do I apply for the Material/Production Planner position at Axiom Space?
This listing links directly to Axiom Space's Workday application page. You can apply directly on Axiom Space's site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the Workday application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.