Metals Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Inventory

Aurubis Richmond; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Retirement Savings

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Income Protection

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aurubis Richmond in Augusta, GA, seeks a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules, ensure resource availability, and monitor processes for efficiency and safety. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with procurement, sales, and operations to optimize material flows.

The candidate will have a solid background in production planning within metallurgy, experience in fast-paced environments, and a focus on safety and environmental topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3 years of equivalent experience as a production planner in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in related production planning or metallurgical professions.
• Proven work experience as a production planner or metallurgist, ideally in an international environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting statistics, and preparing management presentations.
• Solid knowledge of environmental protection, occupational safety, and labor law standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production planning activities at Aurubis Richmond (Augusta, GA), including both strategic and hands-on management.
• Manage onsite and offsite planning to prepare an optimal feed mix, supporting operations and maximizing commercial profitability.
• Maintain up-to-date production planning and adjust schedules as needed in response to changes.
• Ensure accurate and timely metallurgical controlling, including metal balances, inventories, and inputs/outputs at the site.
• Coordinate and maintain stock levels to meet business needs, including overseeing stocktaking activities.
• Monitor and achieve established KPIs for production planning.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean methodologies

Microsoft Office

ERP / SAP

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy / related field

3 years production planning or metallurgical experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aurubis Richmond in Augusta, GA, seeks a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules, ensure resource availability, and monitor processes for efficiency and safety. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with procurement, sales, and operations to optimize material flows.

The candidate will have a solid background in production planning within metallurgy, experience in fast-paced environments, and a focus on safety and environmental topics.