Strategic Production Planner for Metals & Aerospace

Sierra-Sheet-; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Metals is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to create safe, efficient orders based on forecasts and customer demands for sheet and plate metals. You will coordinate with sales, quality, purchasing, production, and management to develop manufacturing processes and schedules that align with the forecast and financial targets.

This full-time, exempt role operates Monday through Friday 8 am–5 pm, with occasional long hours or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of material planning experience is preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and data governance preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing jobs to support the financial plan.
• Monitor inventory levels to match demand and ensure material flow.
• Coordinate with operations, production, manufacturing and logistics teams.
• Investigate delays and implement corrective actions for on-time delivery.
• Support continuous improvements in safety, yield, cost, and quality control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

MRP

ERP management

Data governance

Job description

STS Metals is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to create safe, efficient orders based on forecasts and customer demands for sheet and plate metals. You will coordinate with sales, quality, purchasing, production, and management to develop manufacturing processes and schedules that align with the forecast and financial targets.

This full-time, exempt role operates Monday through Friday 8 am–5 pm, with occasional long hours or weekend work.