Production Planner

Howmet; California (MO); 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 Inc. in City of Industry, CA, is seeking a Production Planner III to translate sales forecasts into attainable production plans and release orders to the factory.

The role involves coordinating across ERP platforms, optimizing scheduling, and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining ITAR compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in manufacturing planning, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
• ITAR requires U.S. person status; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Translate sales forecast into a production plan aligned with company goals and release production orders.
• Create and track production schedules across two ERP platforms; report work orders.
• Use critical thinking to forecast and assign customer due dates.
• Release jobs to floor; conduct work order transactions.
• Liaise with customer service to resolve inquiries, expedite orders, and recover past-due plans.
• Validate customer and forecasted demand; set shop-floor priorities; adjust schedules as needed.
• Draw master schedule to meet shipping dates per forecasts or orders.
• Analyze production specs and capacity; plan workflow per established sequences.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Sales and shop personnel; update ERP data.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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
• Currency Code: US Dollar

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

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 and 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.

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