Capacity Planning Manager

Hydro Extrusions•Pittsburgh, PA

21h•Remote

About The Position

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations. The Capacity Planning Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining capacity planning strategies to ensure optimal utilization of resources across Extrusion North America’s aluminum manufacturing operations. This role will leverage SAP S/4HANA and other Legacy ERP systems to forecast demand, align production schedules, and manage constraints across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, deep knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes, and expertise in advanced ERP systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
10+ years in capacity planning, production planning and / or supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (PP/DS, Advanced Planning modules).
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Experience is Master Planning & Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Nice To Haves

Experience in aluminum or metals manufacturing preferred.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
SAP certification in Production Planning or Advanced Planning

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing business opportunities, costs, and risks.
Drive the development and roll-out of scheduling tools, business processes, and automation opportunities to reduce manual operations, enhance Factory Scheduler implementation, and support production efficiency.
Conduct work-center level capacity analyses to mitigate near-term and future schedule risks, identify gaps in models and communication causing slips, and lead reactive/proactive initiatives, including projects to expand capacity.
Establish key metrics, promote continuous improvement efforts using lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen, and identify opportunities to enhance product yield, quality, safety, cost, and team efficiency.
Prepare and deliver effective, actionable weekly status reports to highlight risks, achievements, and recommendations for business development and forward schedule requirements.
Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by providing capacity insights and recommendations.
Lead initiatives to reduce lead times, improve resource allocation, and enhance overall productivity.
Develop contingency plans for capacity constraints and unexpected demand fluctuations.
Monitor and mitigate risks related to equipment downtime, labor shortages, and material availability.
Ensure Material Master Teams at plant level maintain accurate master data setup for work centers, routings, and production resources.