Manufacturing Systems Manager Jobs in California

Vast is looking for a Manufacturing Systems Coordinator, reporting to the Manufacturing Systems Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, organize, and maintain Manufacturing Systems SOPs, user guides, quick-reference materials, starter packages, and best-practice documentation to support consistent use of Manufacturo and other manufacturing systems
• Own the organization and maintenance of Manufacturing Systems documentation in Confluence, ensuring guidance is current, standardized, and easily accessible to manufacturing users
• Create and distribute Manufacturing Systems bulletins communicating new Manufacturo features, capabilities, standards, process changes, and other relevant updates to factory users
• Coordinate bi-weekly manufacturing communications across Operational Excellence, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Systems, highlighting new tools, improvements, standards, and key developments
• Support the development, documentation, implementation, and auditing of Manufacturing Systems standards across production areas
• Partner with area managers and functional owners to audit Production Lines, Work Centers, Locations, and related factory structures for alignment with established standards
• Coordinate identified factory structure changes with the appropriate system and process owners and support alignment between MES structures and the live factory map
• Communicate data-hygiene issues identified by Manufacturing Systems leadership to responsible owners, coordinate corrective actions, and track actions through closure
• Support tracking and coordination of selected Manufacturo tickets requiring cross-functional follow-up and maintain visibility to outstanding actions
• Collect, organize, and distribute weekly manufacturing performance metrics to production teams and area leadership
• Consolidate performance metrics and existing analysis into a standardized Monthly Manufacturing Review for manufacturing leadership
• Maintain and coordinate manufacturing area TVs, dashboards, visual management displays, and performance metrics to ensure information is current, standardized, and visible to production teams
• Identify recurring gaps in Manufacturing Systems understanding or adherence and develop documentation, communication, or training materials to improve user adoption and standardization
• Work directly with production teams and manufacturing leaders on the factory floor to reinforce standards, gather feedback, and improve the usability of Manufacturing Systems documentation and processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, manufacturing support, quality, supply chain, or a related environment
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production workflows, and shop-floor operations
• Experience creating or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, training materials, process documentation, or similar standardized guidance
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, stakeholders, and actions through completion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate processes and requirements into clear guidance for manufacturing users
• Experience working with production metrics, dashboards, spreadsheets, or basic performance reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or equivalent productivity tools, including spreadsheets and presentation software
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies in data, documentation, processes, and adherence to established standards
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production employees, supervisors, engineers, and manufacturing support organizations
• Ability and willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting users, conducting audits, and verifying standards

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• Experience conducting process, standards, 5S, quality, or manufacturing systems audits
• Experience with manufacturing KPIs, visual management, dashboards, tiered accountability, or production performance reviews
• Experience working with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ERP/MRP system, or other manufacturing software platform
• Experience with Manufacturo or a similar Manufacturing Execution System
• Experience supporting MES implementation, adoption, training, or continuous improvement activities
• Familiarity with manufacturing master-data concepts including Production Lines, Work Centers, Locations, routings, work orders, and production structures
• Experience with Confluence or another knowledge-management or documentation platform
• Experience developing and delivering introductory training or orientation for manufacturing users
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive, medical device, or another high-complexity manufacturing environment

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, California
• Ability to work directly in an active manufacturing environment for extended periods
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary to support critical production or mission milestones
• Ability to travel between Vast facilities in the Long Beach area as required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted