Production Planner- Alloy Fabrication Belton, TX

Production Planner Alloy / Metals Manufacturing

A leading advanced manufacturing organization is building a world-class facility focused on producing high-performance superalloys for aerospace space and defense applications. Backed by significant investment this greenfield operation is designed to deliver cutting-edge capabilities in specialty metals manufacturing while partnering with top-tier customers and suppliers.

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and executing production schedules within a highly technical metals manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in aligning customer demand with furnace capacity optimizing alloy sequencing and maximizing material utilization.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability experience in complex manufacturing environments and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across operations sales and technical teams. This individual will directly impact on-time delivery cost performance and operational efficiency.

Production Planning & Scheduling:

o Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for melting and downstream processing operations.
o Align production plans with demand forecasts capacity constraints and operational priorities.
o Balance short-term execution with long-term planning to drive throughput and delivery performance.

Alloy Sequencing & Process Optimization:

o Design production sequences to minimize contamination risk and reduce changeover time.
o Sequence production based on material compatibility chemistry and equipment constraints.
o Continuously improve sequencing strategies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap.

Material Utilization & Inventory Management:

o Optimize the use of raw materials scrap and internal reuse streams to maximize yield.
o Monitor inventory levels of critical materials and coordinate with supply chain teams.
o Support cost control initiatives through effective material planning.

Charge Planning & Technical Coordination:

o Perform and validate charge calculations aligned with material specifications.
o Partner with technical and quality teams to ensure compliance and traceability.
o Adjust planning inputs based on yield performance and process feedback.

Sales & Customer Alignment:

o Translate customer demand forecasts and priorities into actionable production plans.
o Provide commit dates based on capacity constraints and material availability.
o Support schedule adjustments for high-priority or urgent customer requirements.

Cross-Functional Communication:

o Present production plans risks and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
o Participate in S&OP and production planning meetings.
o Clearly communicate constraints risks and mitigation strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Systems:

o Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy cycle time and material efficiency.
o Support ERP/MRP system enhancements and planning tools.
o Utilize data analytics to improve forecasting and decision-making.

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Metallurgy Materials Science or related field
3 7 years of production planning or scheduling experience in metals aerospace materials or heavy manufacturing
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience working cross-functionally with operations sales and engineering
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

Experience in superalloy specialty metals or melt shop environments
APICS / CPIM certification
Exposure to high-temperature or batch-based manufacturing processes
Familiarity with aerospace or high-performance material standards

Thank you

Ahbey Manuel
Division Director

(Direct Line)
Mon - Thur 9am-6pm EST
Fridays 9am-1pm EST

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