Senior Production Controller (New Product Programs)

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. This position is located at our manufacturing and test facility in Briggs, Texas. SUMMARY The Program Production Controller is responsible for developing and executing the integrated production plan for one or more of Firefly's major product lines. Acting as the operational owner of the production schedule, this role ensures that engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, test, and integration activities remain synchronized to meet customer commitments. Unlike a traditional production planner, the Program Production Controller owns the execution strategy for the assigned program. This position translates customer demand and program milestones into executable manufacturing schedules while continuously balancing capacity, material availability, engineering changes, and production priorities. Working across multiple functional organizations, the Program Production Controller identifies execution risks early, drives cross-functional recovery plans, and provides leadership with accurate assessments of schedule health and factory readiness. This position serves as the primary Production Control representative for assigned programs and is a key contributor to Firefly's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). RESPONSIBILITIES Program Ownership Own the production execution plan for assigned launch vehicle, spacecraft, or propulsion programs. Convert customer demand and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) milestones into executable manufacturing schedules. Balance production priorities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test organizations. Serve as the primary Production Control representative during program execution reviews. Production Schedule Management Develop and maintain integrated production schedules supporting fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and delivery. Monitor schedule adherence and identify deviations before customer commitments are impacted. Coordinate schedule changes resulting from engineering releases, material shortages, production constraints, and program priorities. Manage schedule recovery activities and recommend corrective actions. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner daily with: Program Management Engineering Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain Quality Test Operations Production Control Systems Drive alignment between all organizations to ensure execution against a single production plan. Performance Management Track and report key operational metrics including: Schedule attainment Build completion performance Production backlog Material shortages Schedule stability Factory throughput On-time delivery Constraint management Provide concise executive-level reporting on program health. Continuous Improvement Support the evolution of Firefly's Production Control Management System by: Improving planning accuracy Standardizing scheduling processes Reducing manual planning effort Driving ERP and scheduling system improvements Capturing lessons learned for future production planning REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline. Minimum five years of experience in Production Control, Production Planning, Operations, Program Management, or Manufacturing Engineering within a complex manufacturing environment. Experience supporting new product introduction through production ramp. Strong understanding of manufacturing scheduling principles, MRP/…