Production Planning Manager
About The Position
About Elmet Technologies Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy. As a division of The Elmet Group, Elmet leverages shared corporate services while maintaining a strong operational focus on advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing. Operating in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment, Elmet relies on strong planning and operational coordination to meet customer commitments while maintaining quality, efficiency, and profitability. Position Overview We are seeking a Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, and materials coordination activities at our manufacturing facility in Coldwater, MI. This role is responsible for aligning customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and operational priorities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization. The Planning Manager will oversee master scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination while leading a team of planners and serving as a key partner to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales. This is a leadership opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys balancing customer commitments, operational constraints, and business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
- 5+ years of planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing leadership experience
- Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and forecasting
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead production planning, scheduling, and materials coordination activities across the business
- Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and capacity planning processes
- Drive forecasting, lead time management, and monthly revenue projections
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and Quality to resolve scheduling constraints and prioritize work
- Monitor production flow, inventory levels, and material availability to support on-time delivery
- Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, improve throughput, and reduce lead times
- Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness planning
- Maintain ERP/MRP planning data accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop, mentor, and lead planning team members while fostering cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, 401(k) from day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
