Integrated Product Team; IPT; Planning Lead; Supply Chain Master Scheduler

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is a dynamic, agile space company that blends a startup mindset with decades of industry expertise. With over 1,700 professionals across 13 locations in six countries, we are dedicated to pushing the limits of what is technically feasible and improving life on earth.

The IPT Planning Lead translates the master schedule into integrated, demand‑driven, sequenced work‑center execution plans. The role ensures schedule integrity, release readiness, material kitting, and timely documentation flow across a matrix organization that includes Production Controllers, Production Support Specialists, Document Control Specialists, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

• Responsible for the 1 to 4‑week look‑ahead (Proactive Constraint Management and short‑interval planning). Provides daily/weekly plan updates to the IPT Leader, including risks, mitigations, recovery actions, and opportunities.
• Clearly communicates production plans to all relevant stakeholders and aligns priorities to support planned production while maximizing capacity within work centers.
• Collaborate with Production Controllers to release work orders in the correct sequence and timing.
• Coordinate with Production Support Specialists to ensure complete, timely kitting (direct/indirect materials, consumables, PPE, special processes, and work orders).
• Facilitate and direct documentation closure, resolve blockers, and implement process improvements.
• Develop tools to assist individuals and teams in analyzing data quickly and efficiently.
• Identify and implement opportunities to meet customer needs, improve transparency, and generate program revenue.

• Strong technical and production background in a high‑paced aerospace manufacturing facility.
• Experience with SAP R3 / S4 Hana (MM and PP modules).
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to act as a central contact point for manufacturing questions across engineering, quality, and production.

• 5–10 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or equivalent experience.
• Aerospace, composites, or precision assembly background.

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Sherry Hester | sh

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Michelle Lach | mi

Applications by e‑mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.