Plant Scheduler / Planning Manager

The Planning Manager is responsible for creating and executing the master production schedule to optimize amorphous ribbon casting operations. This role balances plant capacity, raw material availability, and customer demand to ensure maximum throughput and optimal finished goods inventory levels. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between operations, procurement, and management, driving organizational performance through data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities of Position: 

Production Scheduling & Operations-

• Prepare Production Schedules for Casting Lines, developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all lines.
• Sequence casting runs to optimize machine utilization, minimize setup/changeover times, and maximize yield.
• Identify production constraints; load level the production plan, and identify potential corrective actions such as working overtime, adding equipment, outsourcing, or expediting.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance teams to build planned equipment downtime into the production schedule.

Material & Consumable Requirements Planning-

• Direct the procurement team on exact quantities, volumes, and delivery timelines for raw materials.
• Manage and forecast high-wear consumables critical to the casting process, including nozzles, crucibles, and stopping rods.
• Establish safety stock levels for both raw materials and critical casting consumables to eliminate stockouts.
• Identify materials with no further use and recommend their proper disposition.

Inventory Management & Demand Review-

• Review monthly Sales Forecasts provided by Sales and Marketing to align production capabilities with market demand.
• Achieve target customer service levels and inventory turn levels, conducting formal reviews of these metrics monthly.
• Monitor Finished Goods (FG) levels to ensure the correct material and quantity are maintained and actively work to reduce excess inventory.

Performance Metrics & Management Reporting-

• Monitor, analyze, and report performance to the production schedule.
• Issue actual versus scheduled production metrics weekly and ensure that a 95% compliance to schedule is achievable (Schedule Compliance Metric).
• Prepare a summary of key information weekly for the Business Leadership Meeting.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to keep up to date on issues related to the Sales Forecast, Manufacturing, Planning, and New Product introductions.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required Education & Experience-

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling or materials management within a heavy manufacturing or metallurgy environment (experience with continuous casting or melt-spinning is highly preferred).
• Deep proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MS 365 Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel functions.

Preferred Certifications-

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) is highly desirable.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought: 

• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be a detail oriented, team player.
• Ability to complete multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit strong initiative and be a quick learner.
• Excellent follow-up and coordination skills. 
• Experienced with MS Mail, Excel, Word with willingness to learn new software programs as required.

*ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement:

This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1 ). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person.

All Full Time Benefits start on Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company match after 12 months of employment), Life Insurance, AD&D, Voluntary & Supplemental Benefits, Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays, Bonus Eligible, Advancement/Career Path Opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)