Production Planner

Howmet Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in City of Industry, CA, is seeking a Production Planner III to translate sales forecasts into actionable production plans and manage shop floor priorities. This on-site role collaborates with procurement, engineering, and customer service to meet shipping dates and optimize inventory.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in manufacturing planning, with ERP experience and a focus on schedule integrity. ITAR compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Planning role in a manufacturing environment.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Responsibilities

• Translate the sales forecast into an attainable production plan, releasing orders to the factory.
• Assist in creating procedures for developing a production schedule and tracking work orders across two ERP platforms.
• Use critical thinking to forecast demand and assign customer due dates.
• Release jobs to floor and conduct work order transactions.
• Interface with customer service to resolve inquiries, expediting orders, and recovery planning.
• Update and maintain planning information in ERP systems.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

City of Industry, CA, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 119352
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 05:14 PM
• Locations 135 North Unruh Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91744, 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

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Production Planner III in our City of Industry. 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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the translation of the sales forecast into an attainable production plan consistent with specified company operational and financial goals, including the release for production orders to the factory based on sales orders, the analyzation of stock levels, work in process and anticipated business forecast and the assignment of customers due dates
• Assist in creating procedures for developing a production schedule and tracking, and reporting work orders across two ERP platforms
• Ability to use critical thinking and analyzation for anticipated business forecast and for the assignment of customer due dates
• Release jobs to the floor and conduct work order transactions
• Liaison with customer service; help resolve customer service part inquiries with follow-ups, expediting orders, and providing past dues recovery plan
• Able to validate customer and forecasted demand
• Set priorities at shop floor to ensure department goals are met
• Revise and adjust production planning schedule
• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each process operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations with the guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Reconciles conflicting objectives in the M.P.S. in order to ensure customer service, acceptable inventory levels, and maximizes production efficiency
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Interface with Purchasing, Engineering, Sales & shop personnel as required
• Update and maintain accurate planning information in ERP System

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Planning role in a manufacturing environment
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification highly desired
• Previous experience in Aerospace manufacturing setting preferred.

Benefits/Salary: The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $88,000.

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.