Manufacturing Production Planner - IGT

Howmet Aerospace , headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced Operations professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia. Are you an empowered Lead Team Partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Job Summary The role of the Post Cast Production Planner is to monitor and expedite the flow of castings through the manufacturing process in Post Cast operations to meet customer delivery requirements and Howmet commitments. Function includes interface between Master Scheduling efforts and Post Cast Manufacturing. This role involves post cast scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the expedient flow of parts through manufacturing processes to satisfy the customers’ delivery requirements. Salary: Anticipated Pay Range: $80K-90K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc. Essential Duties & Responsibilities, not limited to : Ensures post casting material flow to meet manufacturing takt times to support targeted net production. Provides prioritization and expediting to manufacturing to achieve Master Scheduler’s customer commit dates. Coordinates post cast material flow to ensure full engine sets / minimum ship quantities reach final verify together so shipments aren’t delayed. Works with the Outplant Production Planner to ensure steady workflow to outplant operations. Validates inventory accuracy in their assigned area and rectify and discrepancies. Confer with department supervisors to determine status of scheduled work. Represents planning and supply chain in area departments TIER II meetings. Expectation is at least half of the shift will be spent on the production floor ensuring proper material flow so ability to stand and walk for long periods of time is required. This position requires some nights and weekends to support end-of-the-month activities. Job Roles Flexibility: responds readily to a variety of stimuli in an environment where every day can be different; capable of multitasking and moving quickly from one topic to another; employs different mindsets or perspectives situationally. Organized and time conscious: manages time well; does what is needed efficiently; understands how long processes are required and manages expectations; accordingly, navigates the tension between availability and proactivity. Trust and Relationship: communicates openly and regularly, maintaining information flow; visible on the floor; focuses attention on strengths and achievements, while addressing shortcomings as needed. Ingenuity: finds efficiencies and gains time closer to delivery; solicits and implements ideas; invites improvement from any sector or level. Professional posture: handles escalations objectively and dispassionately; recast difficult situations a…

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