Production Planner - Plant 4

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner position is located at Plant 4 in Whitehall, Michigan. The role coordinates customer requirements with plant scheduling and manufacturing operations. It processes orders for an assigned account portfolio, including order entry and maintenance, placement with outplant vendors, order review, customer acknowledgments, and resolution of issues delaying manufacturing releases or shipments. The planner works with the Master Scheduler and department supervisors to coordinate workflow, monitor project status, expedite delayed operations, and adjust schedules as conditions change. The position also tracks open items, obtains purchase order coverage, addresses contractual issues, supports customer service, and reconciles shipments daily.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work as a self-starter.
Competent use of an automated order system.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material flow.
Strong quantitative analysis skills, including use of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to develop and use planning strategies.

Nice To Haves

APICS Certification.

Responsibilities

Communicate with current and prospective customers about requirements and customer-service concerns, and respond promptly to inquiries about project status, open orders, and unresolved issues.
Check and audit scheduling rules and coordinate with other departments to support plant On Time Delivery targets.
Track open items, secure purchase order coverage, and resolve contractual issues delaying customer requirements or shipments.
Process orders for an assigned account portfolio, including order entry and maintenance, placement with outplant vendors, order review, customer acknowledgments, and resolution of delays to manufacturing release or shipment.
Refer service-failure complaints to designated departments for investigation.
Coordinate with the Master Scheduler to plan and schedule departmental and operational workflow according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Consult department supervisors to determine the status of assigned projects.
Expedite operations that delay schedules and adjust schedules to address unforeseen conditions.
Reconcile shipments daily.
Review and communicate customer demand, help prioritize and schedule work, and track schedule attainment, throughput, on-time delivery, and related outcomes.
Act as a liaison between customers and the plant, communicate priorities, and coordinate internal resources to meet goals.
Monitor inventory and information accurately, follow through on needed details, and develop repeatable processes and plans to address issues or restore schedules.