Production Planner

Thompson/Center Arms: America's Master Gunmaker; Farmington (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Collaborative manufacturing team

Job summary

Thompson/Center Arms: America's Master Gunmaker is seeking a Production Planner to create and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand while optimizing inventory and capacity. You will work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure materials availability and timely order delivery.

The ideal candidate has production planning experience in manufacturing, strong ERP knowledge, and a data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Balance customer demand, inventory levels, labor, and capacity.
• Release and prioritize manufacturing work orders.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities change.
• Coordinate production activities across machining, assembly, finishing, and shipping.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Build America's Next Generation of Firearms

At T/C Arms, we’re carrying forward one of the most respected names in American firearms manufacturing while building the future of the brand. Every rifle, muzzleloader, pistol, and accessory that leaves our facility begins with a well-executed production plan. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, analytical Production Planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex scheduling and supply chain challenges.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing team has the right materials, the right priorities, and the right production schedule to deliver industry-leading products on time.

Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that support customer demand, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity. Working closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service, this position ensures materials are available, production resources are optimized, and customer orders are delivered on time.

The ideal candidate has experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment, possesses strong ERP system knowledge, and enjoys using data to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Balance customer demand, inventory levels, labor availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Release and prioritize manufacturing work orders.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities or constraints.
• Coordinate production activities across machining, assembly, finishing, and shipping operations.

Material Planning

• Ensure raw materials, components, and outside services are available to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages before they impact production.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to expedite critical materials when necessary.
• Support inventory optimization while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

ERP & Data Management

• Maintain accurate planning data, bills of material, routings, and lead times within the ERP system.
• Analyze production performance and recommend schedule improvements.
• Generate reports and KPIs related to schedule attainment, inventory, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using production and inventory data.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve scheduling challenges.
• Support new product introductions by coordinating production readiness and material availability.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
• Communicate schedule changes and production priorities to key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material flow.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• NetSuite ERP experience preferred.
• Experience in firearms, aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience with demand planning and inventory optimization.

What Success Looks Like:

• Production schedules consistently support on-time customer delivery.
• Material shortages are proactively identified and minimized.
• Manufacturing resources are effectively balanced to maximize throughput.
• Inventory accuracy and planning data remain highly reliable.
• Cross-functional teams have clear visibility into production priorities.

Why T/C Arms?

Joining T/C Arms means becoming part of a company with nearly 60 years of American firearms heritage that’s investing heavily in advanced manufacturing, innovative product development, and operational excellence. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals committed to quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement while helping build products trusted by hunters and shooters across the country.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• A collaborative team dedicated to American manufacturing excellence