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 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.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Create and manage production schedules to utilize company assets and labor pool for efficient manufacturing operations
Coordinate material procurement by utilizing ERP system settings and material staging strategies
Track and monitor production progress and determine opportunities to course correct where required to meet company deliverables.
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
Create and implement processes to evolve our ERP system
Work alongside our purchasing team and inventory management to resolve any critical part shortages that will jeopardize the production schedule
Help quantify headcount, process needs and materials required to grow production
Use and maintain the current ERP system to improve production process and enhance production capability
Maintain world class production standards of quality and safety
Coordinate and prioritize work in an extremely dynamic environment
Minimum Qualifications:
Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment, and passion to perform under pressure
3+ 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, excel/analysis tools, 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:
Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment
Plex ERP experience
SQL/Python experience
Build electric airplanes with us! BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding. We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
