Production Planning Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace•Brea, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planning Supervisor schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates. Role will oversee at least 4 direct reports covering 3V and F300 (sheet metal) factory. As a Production Planning Supervisor, you’ll be part of our Aerospace team working as an onsite employee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution; and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field
Minimum of 7+ years Production Planning experience with 5+ of those years being in manufacturing.
Experience in supervising at least 3-5 direct reports
Enterprise Resource Planning or Material Resource Planning experience is required.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated capability working with Microsoft Office suite of products; proficient in Excel formulas, look-ups and pivot tables.
Query capability is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Proficient use of computer systems and software applications and in ‐ depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Will take action and bring solutions to meetings as required

Responsibilities

Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements
Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
Execute MRB messages to push, pull, or release Work Orders and release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking.
Collaborate with appropriate teams to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met.
Create action plans to ensure goals are met and will ensure there if follow through and completion of actions
Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages and notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers.
Proactively coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Follow all policies and procedures; initiate changes to existing processes to improve overall effectiveness.
Others duties as assigned to meet department and facility goals