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Production Planner - Plant 4

Howmet Aerospace795 open roles

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Whitehall, MI, United States
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13.6% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Howmet Aerospace postings stay open a median of 18 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.3%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 13.6%7 days
  4. 21.9%14 days
  5. 36.9%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
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Howmet Aerospace median: 18 days open

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Responsibilities

This PRODUCTION PLANNER position will be located at our Plant 4 in Whitehall, MI. The primary responsibilities include:

  • Communicates with regular and prospective customers concerning requirements, talks with them regarding other customer service-related concerns, and answers any other questions. Fields and promptly responds to inquiries from customers regarding status of key projects, open orders, and any unresolved issues.
  • Performs checks and audits of scheduling rules while interacting with other departments to align with plant On Time Delivery targets.
  • Exercises direct responsibility for the tracking of open items, for securing purchase order coverage, and for resolution of contractual issues delaying input or shipment of customer requirements.
  • Processes orders for assigned account portfolio. This includes order entry/maintenance, order placement for outplant vendors, order review, acknowledgment to the customer, and resolution of items delaying either release to manufacturing or shipments.
  • Addresses and refers complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation.
  • Coordinates with Master Scheduler to plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
  • Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
  • Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
  • Performs a reconciliation of shipments daily.

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • ​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

  • APICS Certification is preferred
  • 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.
  • Strong quantitative analysis skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to develop and use planning strategies.

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
  • Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
  • Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage plans
  • Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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: [email protected]

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