Director of Planning

Elmet Technologies•Lewiston, ME

3d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Turn strategy into results. Bring clarity to complexity. Location: Lewiston, ME | Coldwater, MI | Euclid, OH Reports To: Vice President of Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 base salary, plus bonus and benefits This Is Not a “Keep the Lights On” Planning Role Strong planning is what turns strategy into results—and this role exists to lead that effort across a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization. At Elmet Technologies , a subsidiary of The Elmet Group , we manufacture precision-engineered products for industries where execution matters every day: defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy. As the business continues to grow, so does the complexity of how we plan, prioritize, and deliver. This role exists for a planning leader who wants to build discipline, foresight, and confidence into how decisions are made —not simply react to constraints after they appear. What You’ll Be Building The Director of Planning leads and scales an integrated planning function across multiple manufacturing sites. This role sits at the center of demand, capacity, inventory, and execution—bringing structure where ambiguity exists and alignment where trade-offs are required. As the planning authority for the organization, this leader partners closely with Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Sales, Engineering, and Finance to translate demand into executable plans that support both customer commitments and financial outcomes. This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, brings calm to ambiguity, and knows how to turn strategy into action.

Requirements

Bring 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain, or operations
Have successfully led integrated planning or S&OP processes in a multi-site environment
Enjoy building and developing teams across locations
Think analytically and systemically, translating data into clear decisions
Are a trusted partner to senior leaders across operations, sourcing, finance, and commercial teams
Are comfortable leading through influence, not just authority

Nice To Haves

Hold an MBA, APICS, or equivalent credentials (preferred)

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production, capacity, and inventory for multiple manufacturing sites
Establish and lead a robust S&OP / IBP cadence aligned with operational, financial, and commercial priorities
Translate customer demand and backlog into executable, prioritized production and material plans
Define inventory strategies that improve service levels while optimizing working capital
Serve as the primary planning partner to Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Finance
Lead planning governance, decision frameworks, and escalation paths when trade-offs are required
Drive improvements in planning systems, data integrity, and forecasting discipline
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing planning organization across multiple locations
Provide steady leadership when plans collide with real-world constraints