Divergent is a technology company, based in Los Angeles, on a mission to revolutionize manufacturing with its proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™). We automate the design, manufacture, and assembly of complex structures using non-design specific software, additive manufacturing, and robotic assembly. We actively work with major Automotive OEMS and Aerospace Primes globally, addressing the automotive, aerospace, aviation, transportation, and agricultural industries.

The Project Management Office (PMO) serves as the core point of contact for customers from early market scoping engagement through successful launch of mass production programs and aftermarket support. As the Planning Coordinator you will work cross-functionally with Program Management, Operations Strategists, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations professionals to facilitate seamless execution of customer programs, new production introduction, and R&D projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, and assist in developing tools to close gaps within operations planning. This role will report to the Production Process and Material Planner.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving environment. We value leadership skills and those who conduct all activities with the highest of integrity.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards

•Project Planning and Coordination:

o Able to quickly develop a wholistic understanding of the entire DAPS business enterprise and its current workflows, primarily where sales, demand planning, operations planning, and program management intersects with manufacturing and production.

o Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables.

o Coordinate and communicate project objectives, timelines, and progress to internal stakeholders.

o Create tickets or work orders as needed to maintain WIP levels to meet production demand.

o Perform daily review of priorities and tracking of production progress.

o Monitor project milestones and deadlines, ensuring projects are on track and within scope.

•Resource Management:

o Coordinate with various teams to allocate resources effectively, including manpower, materials, and equipment.

o Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of required resources.

o Proactively seek and resolve stagnation in production.

o Ensure parts are in the correct location on the manufacturing floor as well as their representation within the MES workflow.

o Support movement of In-Process work to designated staging areas to aid prioritization and balancing of resources.

•Stakeholder Communication:

o Facilitate communication between internal teams, external partners, and clients to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.

oAddress queries and concerns from stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information.

•Continuous Improvement:

o Identify business needs and systematic gaps; able to use analytical frameworks to rapidly answer tough questions impacting internal and external customers.

oAssist in developing leading and trailing metrics and corresponding dashboards for the Program Management and Planning organization, effectively visualizing the real-time health of its associated operations.

oAssist with resolution of incorrect system data, which could drive inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure.

Work Environment:

Divergent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

•High school diploma or equivalency certificate

•2+ years proven track record in planning, operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, or consulting

•Experience using SQL and advanced functionality of MS Excel

•Solid interpersonal skills, motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule

•Experience interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•Proficiency with SQL (advanced joins, temp tables, and query optimizations), PowerBI, Splunk

•Experience using Python, Java, Ruby, or other similar programming languages

•Able to create/maintain dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. Splunk, Power BI, or similar)

•Demonstrated experience in a start-up, consulting, or similar high-growth, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

•Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences for stakeholders internal and external to the organization

•Experience working with highly dynamic operations teams and MES tools (work order / purchase order / outsourcing ticketing, asset capacity analysis, inventory management, shop floor management) used in a smart factory

•Collaborated successfully in a team environment to ensure cross-functional requirements are met

•Strong communication (verbal and written) and organization skills

•Understanding of 5S as well as basic quality control practices.

Physical Demands:

•Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts

•Have the ability to occasionally lift 25lbs