Production Planner

Production Planner Essential Functions:

Responsible for planning and implementing the production schedule for the various product lines.  Coordinate multiple activities to ensure on-time delivery, production and inventory goals are met.  Maintain a minimum of inventory to support the production schedules.  Team with the Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Leaders and support personnel to assure that customer needs are met. The Planner develops the “ship plan” and is tasked with keeping all lines on the plan accurate.  The plans are to be consistent with business objectives while maximizing customer service and minimizing inventory investment.

This position is eligible for $1000. sign-on bonus

  Responsibilities Include:

• Work closely with sales and marketing to develop a plan that best services our customers
• Monitor outside machining and NDT to ensure they are hitting dates via directing OSM coordinators as to the needs of the plant.
• Interface with other departments (Shipping, Processing, Engineering, Quality) to resolve problems with timely delivery or disposition of rejection notices
• Facilitate continual improvement.  Take initiative to resolve planning issues without supervision’s direction.  Willingly participate with production teams to resolve production and planning issues
• Perform other tasks as needed in support of manufacturing operations, customers and suppliers
• Develops, communicates and monitors performance to the unit production goals to provide the basis for key operational decisions
• Provides customer service with accurate estimations of booked capacity to allow accurate quoting of customer lead-times
• Reconciles confliction objectives in the Master Planner Systems to ensure customer service, acceptable inventory levels, and maximizes production efficiency
• Provide input to management, Production and Engineering to reschedule in case of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
• Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment
  • Comply with all EHS rules and regulations and supervisory instructions.
  • Report all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to their supervisor

Qualifications

 

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate 
• +3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Must have a “can do”/do it now” mentality and the ability to overcome technical/non-technical obstacles
• BA or BS in Business Administration
• Requires high energy and focused planning and organizing skills
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory management, JIT concepts and MRP preferred 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word and Access
• Demonstrated commitment to employee involvement, participative management and continuous improvement

 

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000.

 

Let Your Career Take Flight at Howmet Aerospace!

We recognize and reward our employees’ contributions with a competitive total rewards package. This position offers:

• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment
• 5% Annual Target Performance Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 6% company match, plus additional 3% (whether you contribute or not), for a max total of 9% annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 3 weeks of 100%-paid leave for parental bonding for the birth or adoption of a child)

Joining our team means being part of a workplace that prioritizes professional development, collaboration, and a supportive culture designed to help you thrive.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to