Production Planning Supervisor
Responsibilities
- Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements
- Take ownership to coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
- Execute MRB messages to push, pull, or release Work Orders and release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking
- Collaborate with appropriate teams to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met
- Create action plans to ensure goals are met and ensure there is follow through and completion of actions
- Cook up between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages and notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers
- Proactively coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Follow all policies and procedures; initiate changes to existing processes to improve overall effectiveness
- Show Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Show Proficient use of computer systems and software applications and in ‐ depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred
- Show Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Show Will take action and bring solutions to meetings as required
Qualifications
- Show Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution; and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field
- Show Minimum of 7+ years Production Planning experience with 5+ of those years being in manufacturing
- Show Experience in supervising at least 3-5 direct reports
- Show Enterprise Resource Planning or Material Resource Planning experience is required
- Show Strong organizational and time management skills
- Show Demonstrated capability working with Microsoft Office suite of products; proficient in Excel formulas, look-ups and pivot tables
- Show Query capability is a plus
Pay
The base pay range for this position in California is $110,000 -135,000 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Us
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 us on: 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 TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com.