Howmet
Job Info
Job Identification: 115041
Job Category: Operations
Posting Date: 11/06/2025, 09:15 PM
Location: One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US
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 This
PRODUCTION PLANNER
position will be located at our Plant 5, Ti‑Cast Operation in Whitehall, MI. The primary responsibilities include:
Communicates with regular and prospective customers concerning requirements, talks with them regarding other customer service‑related concerns, and answers any other questions. Fields and promptly responds to inquiries from customers regarding status of key projects, open orders, and any unresolved issues.
Performs checks and audits of scheduling rules while interacting with other departments to align with plant On Time Delivery targets.
Exercises direct responsibility for the tracking of open items, for securing purchase order coverage, and for resolution of contractual issues delaying input or shipment of customer requirements.
Processes orders for assigned account portfolio. This includes order entry/maintenance, order placement for outplant vendors, order review, acknowledgement to the customer, and resolution of items delaying either release to manufacturing or shipments.
Coordinates with Master Scheduler to plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
Expedites operations that delay schedules and may alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Performs a reconciliation of shipments daily.
Work closely with planning, manufacturing, and sales teams to best achieve customer satisfaction
Maintain visibility of overdue jobs; analyze and develop recovery schedules
Works without plant vendors on product flow to them and back to Ti‑Cast being their liaison with Howmet advising them on priorities and communicating with internal team on performance to plan and maintains PO coverage
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Employees 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.
Preferred Qualifications
APICS Certification is preferred
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Self‑starter and ability to manage multiple projects
Demonstrates competent use of automated order system
Solid base knowledge of manufacturing processes and flow of material
Strong quantitative analysis skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel
Ability to develop and use planning strategies
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Job Identification: 115041
Job Category: Operations
Posting Date: 11/06/2025, 09:15 PM
Location: One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US
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 This
PRODUCTION PLANNER
position will be located at our Plant 5, Ti‑Cast Operation in Whitehall, MI. The primary responsibilities include:
Communicates with regular and prospective customers concerning requirements, talks with them regarding other customer service‑related concerns, and answers any other questions. Fields and promptly responds to inquiries from customers regarding status of key projects, open orders, and any unresolved issues.
Performs checks and audits of scheduling rules while interacting with other departments to align with plant On Time Delivery targets.
Exercises direct responsibility for the tracking of open items, for securing purchase order coverage, and for resolution of contractual issues delaying input or shipment of customer requirements.
Processes orders for assigned account portfolio. This includes order entry/maintenance, order placement for outplant vendors, order review, acknowledgement to the customer, and resolution of items delaying either release to manufacturing or shipments.
Coordinates with Master Scheduler to plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
Expedites operations that delay schedules and may alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Performs a reconciliation of shipments daily.
Work closely with planning, manufacturing, and sales teams to best achieve customer satisfaction
Maintain visibility of overdue jobs; analyze and develop recovery schedules
Works without plant vendors on product flow to them and back to Ti‑Cast being their liaison with Howmet advising them on priorities and communicating with internal team on performance to plan and maintains PO coverage
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Employees 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.
Preferred Qualifications
APICS Certification is preferred
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Self‑starter and ability to manage multiple projects
Demonstrates competent use of automated order system
Solid base knowledge of manufacturing processes and flow of material
Strong quantitative analysis skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel
Ability to develop and use planning strategies
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