Production Planner - Howmet Aerospace

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• 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

• 3 years of manufacturing, production control or supply chain experience.
• Excellent Computer skills, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• APICS Certification is preferred
• Strong problem solving and quantitative analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrates competent use of automated order system.
• Solid base knowledge of manufacturing process and flow of material.
• Ability to develop and use planning strategies.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• 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

• 3 years of manufacturing, production control or supply chain experience.
• Excellent Computer skills, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• APICS Certification is preferred
• Strong problem solving and quantitative analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrates competent use of automated order system.
• Solid base knowledge of manufacturing process and flow of material.
• Ability to develop and use planning strategies.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Production Planner to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for Production Planning and Inventory Control throughout the Plant. Monitor workflow to ensure customer requirements are met consistently. Coordinate as necessary with suppliers, customers, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customer service to generate and execute schedules that meet customer demands while also meeting plant's internal goals.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace's value and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations;
• Wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend all EH&S training.

Job Roles

• Anticipation and forecasting--understands operation, maintenance and manufacturing rhythms; reviews and communicates customer demand and helps to prioritize and schedule work
• Measurement oriented--ensures schedule attainment, throughput, on time delivery, influences revenue, customer satisfaction, finished/shipped goods, etc.; tracks and plans according to customer furnished information and knowledge of internal capability and capacity; able to adjust as needed
• Relationship and communication--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; acts as liaison between customer and plant; facilitates understanding of customer priorities within the plant; galvanizes efforts to ensure goals are achieved.
• Organization and structure--detail and follow through oriented; manages and monitors inventory and information accurately; adjusts "behind the scenes" without causing visible disruption to customers; creates replicable processes and systems in response to emerging issues or opportunities; time conscious
• Ownership--tracks down information, people, requirements, or other necessary elements to ensure smooth operation with quality and speed; enables the success of others; advances a "win together" perspective and culture; driven
• Balanced attention--spends time in areas of greatest impact; asks "why?"; adjusts to customer demands and coordinates internal resources to deliver, often on short notice; creates plans to get things back on track when necessary; works closely with internal resources to align solutions
• Influence--persuades without direct reporting authority; represents interests and capabilities of plant to customers to control expectations and flow; can deliver disappointing news; broadens perspective of others; gains commitment from internal and external stakeholders
• Outcome interpreter--has strong intuition; able to understand different layers of complexity and priority for internal and external stakeholders; business minded toward plant outcomes; creates new levels of performance through understanding internal and external factors and combining them to synergistic effect

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor workflow to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Coordinate production workflow and all outplant shipments.
• Work closely with operations to address issues that may impact schedules.
• Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory.
• Convert customer requirements to achievable manufacturing schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates with Outplant suppliers and vendors. Establishes shipping plan and coordinates execution of the plan.
• Maintain visibility of overdue jobs; analyze and develop recovery schedules.
• Make changes and improvements to schedules for improving throughput and on time delivery.
• Place orders with internal and external supplies and communicate regarding delivery status.
• Effective communication with suppliers, manufacturing teams, production planning, engineering, sales, and customers to ensure timely product delivery in a cost-effective manner.
• Acts as the principle point of contact with manufacturing teams on production schedule issues.

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Production Planner to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for Production Planning and Inventory Control throughout the Plant. Monitor workflow to ensure customer requirements are met consistently. Coordinate as necessary with suppliers, customers, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customer service to generate and execute schedules that meet customer demands while also meeting plant's internal goals.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace's value and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations;
• Wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend all EH&S training.

Job Roles

• Anticipation and forecasting--understands operation, maintenance and manufacturing rhythms; reviews and communicates customer demand and helps to prioritize and schedule work
• Measurement oriented--ensures schedule attainment, throughput, on time delivery, influences revenue, customer satisfaction, finished/shipped goods, etc.; tracks and plans according to customer furnished information and knowledge of internal capability and capacity; able to adjust as needed
• Relationship and communication--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; acts as liaison between customer and plant; facilitates understanding of customer priorities within the plant; galvanizes efforts to ensure goals are achieved.
• Organization and structure--detail and follow through oriented; manages and monitors inventory and information accurately; adjusts "behind the scenes" without causing visible disruption to customers; creates replicable processes and systems in response to emerging issues or opportunities; time conscious
• Ownership--tracks down information, people, requirements, or other necessary elements to ensure smooth operation with quality and speed; enables the success of others; advances a "win together" perspective and culture; driven
• Balanced attention--spends time in areas of greatest impact; asks "why?"; adjusts to customer demands and coordinates internal resources to deliver, often on short notice; creates plans to get things back on track when necessary; works closely with internal resources to align solutions
• Influence--persuades without direct reporting authority; represents interests and capabilities of plant to customers to control expectations and flow; can deliver disappointing news; broadens perspective of others; gains commitment from internal and external stakeholders
• Outcome interpreter--has strong intuition; able to understand different layers of complexity and priority for internal and external stakeholders; business minded toward plant outcomes; creates new levels of performance through understanding internal and external factors and combining them to synergistic effect

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor workflow to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Coordinate production workflow and all outplant shipments.
• Work closely with operations to address issues that may impact schedules.
• Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory.
• Convert customer requirements to achievable manufacturing schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates with Outplant suppliers and vendors. Establishes shipping plan and coordinates execution of the plan.
• Maintain visibility of overdue jobs; analyze and develop recovery schedules.
• Make changes and improvements to schedules for improving throughput and on time delivery.
• Place orders with internal and external supplies and communicate regarding delivery status.
• Effective communication with suppliers, manufacturing teams, production planning, engineering, sales, and customers to ensure timely product delivery in a cost-effective manner.
• Acts as the principle point of contact with manufacturing teams on production schedule issues.