Sr. Production Planner - Major Assemblies

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
BETA Technologies is seeking a Senior Production Planner to help define the future of flight. You will work with a highly motivated, cross-functional team to bring a radical aircraft to production. Bringing innovation to planning, you will be a critical part in BETA realizing its aggressive manufacturing goals while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in the industry. This means stepping in and providing an immediate positive impact to BETA in our march to full production.
The Senior Production Planner for Major Sub-Assemblies plays a key role in ensuring efficient and timely delivery of the internally produced sub-assemblies to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) and internal/external customers.  As the Senior Production Planner you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing production schedules, coordinating with various teams including Manufacturing, Procurement, and Warehousing & Logistics ensuring that all parts and materials are available for uninterrupted production. This role requires a high energy individual,  strong organizational skills, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and the ability to communicate effectively across various departments.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Define strategy for production workflow across multiple major assembly cells
• Implement standard  operating procedures across multiple manufacturing lines
• Maintain world class production standards of quality and safety
• Coordinate and prioritize work in an extremely dynamic environment
• Understand and execute material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and other advanced material planning needs
• Track material shortages for work orders, kits, and sub-assemblies based on bill-of-material or drawings
• Help quantify manpower, process needs, and materials required to grow production
• Use and maintain the current ERP system to improve production process and enhance production capability/capacity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment, and passion to perform under pressure
• 7+ years direct experience in production planning, preferred experience in manufacturing or in an environment with a similarly intense level of quality and traceability requirements
• Extremely strong communication skills
• Strong background in problem-solving and leadership
• Skilled in mathematics, specifically in statistics and data analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency using an ERP system, document and production control, and work orders. Experience with Epicor, SAP, Plex, or Oracle will prepare for success.
• Exposure to rapid manufacturing growth and preferably startup experience
• Strong ability to perform both as a part of a team and to perform as an individual
• Desire to change the world of aviation forever
• A passion for flight!

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

• Plex ERP Experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Inclusivity StatementEach of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.
BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex