Aerospace Production Planner: On-Time Schedule Expert

Arconic; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Production Planner responsible for developing optimized production schedules to support aerospace extrusion operations.

The ideal candidate will manage job sequencing across the manufacturing process, ensuring a delivery performance of 95% or higher while collaborating with supply chain and commercial teams. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with 1–3 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must meet ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for extrusion press operations.
• Coordinate press loading and scheduling to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Evaluate and release production jobs for correct routing and sizing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Arconic in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Production Planner responsible for developing optimized production schedules to support aerospace extrusion operations.

The ideal candidate will manage job sequencing across the manufacturing process, ensuring a delivery performance of 95% or higher while collaborating with supply chain and commercial teams. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with 1–3 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing.