Production Planner

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 - metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!

As a Production Planner you will report to the Production Planning Manager and will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules, ensuring that all resources are available to meet production goals, and monitoring the production process to identify and address any issues that arise in Aurubis Richmond. This includes (but is not limited to): actively steering inventories, improving service levels, reducing costs, and identifying operational growth opportunities by taking control of and managing assigned responsibilities of local production planning of Aurubis Richmond. The successful candidate will have a strong background in production planning, experience in the metallurgy industry, proven expertise in working in a fast-paced environment and a focus on safety and environmental topics. In addition, the successful candidate possesses a combination of technical and analytical skills, can continuously prioritize and shines in a challenging environment.

Production Planner

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Metallurgy, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Business, etc.) 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.
• Possess understanding of chemical or metallurgical (production) processes and requirements.
• Proficiency in conducting data analysis, reporting statistics, and preparing management presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and through teams at all levels of the workforce.
• Previous experience creating and presenting to various levels including relevant stakeholders and external partners.
• Must be able to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
• Solid knowledge of environmental protection, occupational safety, and labor law standards.
• Must be conversant in current DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Strong computer skills (business system, email, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and product flows.
• Knowledge of lean/process improvement methodologies
• Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
• Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
• Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations
• Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
• Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.

Your Tasks

• 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.
• Support Production Planning Manager in ownership of all production planning activities.
• Decide together with operations if certain materials can be processed.
• Support and contribute to the simulation of metallurgical processes to improve metallurgical efficiency and optimize economic results.
• Order chemical analysis of offered possible raw materials in a laboratory to clarify the possible use and consumption in the production, but also to prevent unwanted impurities and contamination.
• Develop and implement production plans for the Aurubis Richmond, ensuring that resources are utilized effectively and that production targets are met.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure that raw materials are available for production and that production schedules are aligned with procurement timelines.
• Work with the production team to ensure that all production processes are efficient and effective and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor production output and adjust production plans as needed to meet changing demand or production requirements.
• Ensure that production schedules are communicated effectively to all stakeholders, including the production team, commercial (procurement and sales) team, and group production planning.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure that there is sufficient stock to meet demand while minimizing inventory costs.
• Work with the quality control team to ensure that production meets quality standards and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and provide regular reports to management
• Key-User for Production Planning software which will include software implementations.

We Offer

• Competitive Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with generous company match to help you plan for the future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans with company cost sharing to support you and your family, starting you first day of employment.
• Income Protection – Company-paid disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Generous Paid Time Off – Robust PTO package including vacation and 13 paid holidays.

Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.

• Augusta (Richmond County)
• Full-time