What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at B&T USA, LLC?
Position Overview
B&T USA is seeking a Production Planner who will be responsible for effectively coordinating and optimizing the manufacturing production process, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing operation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet demands and optimize resource use.
- Ensure the availability of raw materials and equipment needed to meet production schedules.
- Work closely with various departments, including procurement, engineering, and logistics, to ensure timely production.
- Track production progress and address any issues that arise to minimize disruptions.
- Monitor production costs and work to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Provide regular updates on production status and any issues to upper management.
- Analyze production processes and implement improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
- Ensure production output meets quality standards and specifications.
- Communicate regularly with various departments and management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
- Assist Director in resolving production issues.
- Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
- Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
- Ensure all health and safety standards are met.
Required Education/Experience/Skills
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain management required.
- Prior experience in firearm assembly or related fields is preferred.
- Must meet ATF requirements for firearm possession.
- Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize production processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address production issues and implement effective solutions quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, ensure accuracy in planning and scheduling and maintain detailed records.
- Familiarity with production planning software (e.g., ERP, MRP systems) and other relevant tools.
- Ability to efficiently manage time to meet production deadlines and handle unexpected delays.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and logistics.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands and unexpected challenges.
- Understanding of cost control and efficiency improvement to effectively manage production budgets.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment:
- Work performed in a combination of machine shop and office environment.
- Exposed to machine shop manufacturing elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
- Must be able to access and navigate B&T’s facilities.
Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to lift up to 15lbs unassisted and up to 30lbs assisted.
- Regularly required to stand, sit, bend, reach and perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Frequently required to move about the facility and/or between facilities throughout the workday.
Job Type
FT – Hourly
On-Site Monday to Friday. May be required to work weekends and after-hours when needed to meet production demands.
Benefits:
- Company contributes 100% for employee HMO medical option.
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan including 4% matching contributions
- Disability Plans
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid Holidays
B&T participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
All offers of employment at B&T are contingent upon clear results of a thorough drug and background check.
B&T provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, nation origin, pregnancy, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, placement, accommodations, promotion, termination, job assignments, layoff, recall, transfer, discipline, leave of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and abilities.
About B&T USA
B&T USA, a Florida-based firearms, suppressor and accessories manufacturer operating under license of B&T AG SWITZERLAND, which was founded in 1991 as a designer and manufacturer of the industry’s most advanced suppressors. Under the leadership of Karl Brügger, B&T AG has evolved into a world leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of the most technologically advanced, high-performance weapons systems in the world used globally by police, special forces, elite military units and private citizen consumers.
B&T USA and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for creating innovative solutions.
