Production Planner

Constellium•Van Buren Township, MI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Planner coordinates schedules and inventories to support efficient operation of the assigned department or facility. The role develops and adjusts production plans for manufacturing and assembly, monitors customer demand and material availability, and works with production, operations, suppliers, engineering, and maintenance to support delivery commitments. The planner maintains planning data in ERP/MRP systems, monitors production performance and KPIs, and follows applicable quality, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position is based at Constellium Van Buren, a production facility that manufactures customized aluminum automotive structures and crash management systems for OEM customers and has development and prototyping capabilities. The work combines an office and manufacturing-floor environment, with occasional extended hours to support customer and production requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma or GED with equivalent work experience.
Excellent problem-resolution skills.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with MRP systems; PLEX experience is required.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of materials scheduling experience in a Tier 1 automotive facility.
Experience working with OEM customer releases and demand schedules.
At least one year of supplier planning or ordering experience.
Detail-oriented nature.

Responsibilities

Develop production schedules for manufacturing and assembly areas, enter jobs, and measure schedule attainment.
Attend the plant daily Flash Meeting and report customer and supplier concerns.
Display and facilitate the daily Flow board review.
Develop short- and long-term production plans by updating the Netting File daily or weekly.
Perform annual Item Parameter Reviews on work-in-process assemblies and finished goods.
Monitor customer releases and forecasts to align production plans with changing demand.
Collaborate with the Supplier Planner to ensure raw materials and components are available for production schedules.
Analyze production capacity, labor availability, machine utilization, and material constraints when creating production plans.
Adjust schedules in response to demand changes, equipment downtime, material shortages, quality concerns, and other operational disruptions.
Monitor production performance and schedule adherence, identifying and resolving issues affecting delivery commitments.
Collaborate with Production Supervisors and Operations Management to prioritize jobs and maximize manufacturing efficiency.
Maintain accurate production planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
Track and report KPIs, including schedule attainment, inventory levels, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.
Follow ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, and other regulatory requirements.
Provide backup when the Customer Demand & Forecast Analyst and/or Supplier Planner is out of the office.
Coordinate equipment outages with Engineering and Maintenance.
Perform other duties assigned and necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

Automatic 3% 401(k) contribution beginning on Day 1.
100% matching of the first 6% of employee 401(k) contributions.
Hybrid work arrangement with the possibility of working remotely from home at times.
Employee engagement and community outreach activities through the Constellium Cares Committee.
Annual allowance for company swag.
Fitness reimbursements for gym memberships, workout equipment, and more.
16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
4 weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
Assistance covering childcare expenses.
Student Loan Repayment Program paying up to $3,000 per year, stated as beginning in 2023.