Cast House Planning Manager

Hydro•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Cast House Planning Manager oversees strategic and operational planning to ensure quality raw materials are available and production schedules are fulfilled. The role leads teams in setting goals, allocating resources, managing budgets, analyzing data, and aligning projects with company objectives, while coordinating across departments and managing complex logistics. The position develops production plans and schedules, manages raw-material procurement and inventory, and collaborates with operations, maintenance, and quality assurance teams on cast house activities from melting through production of billets or ingots. It monitors performance, reports on production metrics, identifies operational issues, and implements solutions to reduce downtime and address quality concerns. The role also ensures compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in a planning or project management role.
At least one year of prior experience in a leadership role.
At least one year of prior experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) business processes, planning methodologies, and tools.
Working knowledge of quality standards and safety requirements in a manufacturing setting.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to understand financial statements and identify cost drivers and cost-saving opportunities.
Effective personal computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and coordination abilities to work effectively with departments such as operations, logistics, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive production planning strategies.
Create and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize facility throughput; revise schedules and plan project phases as needed.
Plan and manage procurement and inventory of raw materials, including scrap and ingots, as well as supplies and finished goods.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality assurance teams to coordinate cast house activities from melting to the final cast product.
Coordinate with departments to align plans with overall business goals and conduct planning meetings to review and refine plans.
Establish key performance indicators, track production metrics, and prepare progress reports for management and stakeholders.
Identify production bottlenecks, quality concerns, and equipment failures, and implement proactive solutions to minimize downtime and resolve quality issues.
Analyze data to forecast future needs and trends and troubleshoot production issues.
Ensure compliance with regulations and policies related to planning activities.
Perform other duties as requested or required.