Production Planner

Howmet Aerospace; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Berea, OH is seeking a Production Planner with strong experience in coordinating delivery of parts and expediting schedules to meet production targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in production planning, with ERP/MRP proficiency and advanced Excel skills. This on-site position offers the opportunity to contribute to our aerospace components manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with field relevance.
• Minimum of 5+ years Production Planning experience with 2+ in manufacturing.
• ERP/MRP experience required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Excel formulas, look-ups and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite material flow to meet production schedule.
• Execute MRP messages to push, pull, or release work orders and release manufacture orders.
• Collaborate with teams to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals; ensure follow-through.
• Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages and notify Sales of impacts.
• Proactively coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to meet schedules.
• Follow all policies; initiate changes to improve processes.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and propose solutions in meetings.
• Other duties as assigned to meet department and facility goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

• Locations 1000 W Bagley Rd., Berea, OH, 44017, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

• Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements.
• Will take ownership to coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
• Execute MRP messages to push, pull, or release Work Orders and release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking.
• Will collaborate with appropriate teams to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met. Will 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.
• Follow all policies and procedures; initiate changes to existing processes to improve overall effectiveness.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Will take action and bring solutions to meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned to meet department and facility goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution; and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
• Minimum of 5+ years Production Planning experience with 2+ of those years being in manufacturing.
• 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.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.