Manufacturing Production Planner - IGT

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Systems is seeking an experienced operations professional for its Hampton, Virginia team. The Post Cast Production Planner monitors and expedites castings through Post Cast manufacturing operations to meet customer delivery requirements and Howmet commitments. The role connects Master Scheduling efforts with Post Cast Manufacturing and includes scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of parts through manufacturing processes. The planner supports manufacturing takt times and targeted net production, prioritizes and expedites work to meet customer commit dates, coordinates material so full engine sets or minimum ship quantities reach final verification together, and works with the Outplant Production Planner to maintain workflow. The role also validates inventory accuracy, checks scheduled-work status with department supervisors, and represents planning and supply chain in area TIER II meetings. At least half of the shift is expected to be spent on the production floor. Some nights and weekends are required to support end-of-month activities. The position calls for flexibility, organization, time-consciousness, open communication, relationship-building, ingenuity, professional handling of escalations, curiosity, and active engagement on the shop floor. The anticipated pay range is $80,000–$90,000 per year; pay within the range depends on factors including experience, education, and certifications. The employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and employment is conditioned on being able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited institution.
Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Some nights and weekends are required to support end-of-month activities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in supply chain or business from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of Production Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Howmet’s OHCMS manufacturing system.
Strong understanding of Investment Casting and Howmet equipment capabilities and constraints.
Independent, motivated, self-starter.

Responsibilities

Monitor and expedite the flow of castings through Post Cast manufacturing to meet customer delivery requirements and company commitments.
Schedule, coordinate, and monitor parts through manufacturing processes.
Ensure post-casting material flow supports manufacturing takt times and targeted net production.
Prioritize and expedite manufacturing work to achieve the Master Scheduler’s customer commit dates.
Coordinate material flow so full engine sets or minimum ship quantities reach final verification together and shipments are not delayed.
Work with the Outplant Production Planner to maintain steady workflow to outplant operations.
Validate inventory accuracy in the assigned area and rectify discrepancies.
Confer with department supervisors to determine the status of scheduled work.
Represent planning and supply chain in area departments’ TIER II meetings.
Spend at least half of the shift on the production floor to ensure proper material flow.
Support end-of-month activities, including some nights and weekends.