Production Planner

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking Production Planner in our Carson location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Employer Description

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 2021 approximated $5 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.

Production Planner Essential Functions:

Responsible for planning and implementing the production schedule for the various product lines. Coordinate multiple activities to assure 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 HFS-Carson customer needs are met. The Planner develops, analyzes and adjusts material capacity plans in coordination with productions schedules. The plans are to be consistent with business objectives while maximizing customer service and minimizing inventory investment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate all raw material replenishments, monitor and manage capacity requirements and work closely with sales and marketing to develop a plan that best services our customers
• Planning of production to meet customer quality and on-time delivery needs
• 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
• Monitors stocking performance of inventory items to ensure optimum service levels for both
• Provides customer service with accurate estimations of booked capacity to allow accurate quoting of customer lead-times
• Responsible for maintaining planning parameters of material.
• Reconciles confliction objectives in the Master Planner Systems to insure 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

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $45,448 to $77,272.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• 3 years’ work experience in a complex 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
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a “can do”/do it now” mentality and the ability to overcome technical/non-technical obstacles
• 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