Production Planner

Production Planner – Superalloy Manufacturing

Company Overview

SeAH Superalloy Technologies is building a world-class manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, producing aerospace-grade nickel-based superalloys for investment casting and additive manufacturing. As part of SeAH Group’s $150M U.S. greenfield investment, we’re shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and establishing strong partnerships with industry leaders, suppliers, and communities.

Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and executing optimized production plans within a superalloy manufacturing environment. This role requires close coordination with sales, operations, technical, and quality teams to ensure efficient alloy melt sequencing, maximize material utilization, and meet customer delivery commitments. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability with deep understanding of internal processes and manufacturing constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for superalloy melting and downstream processing.
• Optimize furnace loading and melt schedules to align with demand, capacity, and operational constraints.
• Balance short-term execution with long-term planning to ensure throughput and on-time delivery.

Sales & Customer Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Sales team to translate customer orders, forecasts, and priorities into actionable production plans.
• Provide commit dates based on capacity, inventory, and process constraints.
• Support customer escalations and adjust schedules to meet critical demand requirements.

Alloy Melt Sequencing

• Design and optimize melt sequences to minimize contamination risk, reduce changeover time, and ensure metallurgical integrity.
• Sequence heats based on alloy family, chemistry compatibility, and furnace constraints.
• Continuously improve sequencing strategies to increase throughput and reduce scrap/rework.

Material Utilization & Inventory Optimization

• Maximize yield and minimize scrap through effective use of raw materials, revert, and scrap streams.
• Monitor inventory levels of critical raw materials, master alloys, and consumables.
• Collaborate with supply chain and financial teams to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.

Charge Calculations & Metallurgical Planning

• Perform and validate charge calculations for each melt, ensuring compliance with alloy chemistry specifications.
• Work closely with technical and quality teams to ensure proper material selection and traceability.
• Adjust charge recipes based on yield, charge cost, scrap availability, and process feedback.

Cross-Functional Communication & Presentations

• Present production plans, capacity outlooks, and performance metrics to multi-functional teams including Operations, Sales, Quality, Technical, and Leadership.
• Lead or participate in daily/weekly production meetings and S&OP discussions.
• Communicate risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies clearly to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, cycle times, and material efficiency.
• Support implementation of ERP/MRP system enhancements and planning tools.
• Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's 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.
• Experience in superalloy, vacuum melting (VIM/VAR/ESR), or specialty metals preferred.

Preferred:

• APICS/CPIM certification or equivalent.
• Experience with melt shop operations or charge make-up.
• Familiarity with aerospace or high-performance alloy standards.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong cross-functional communication.
• Attention to detail and process discipline.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Operational excellence mindset.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move throughout the office as needed.
• Regular use of hands for typing, writing, and computer work.
• Ability to lift or carry light office items (typically up to 15 lbs).
• Work performed in a standard office environment with moderate noise and routine interruptions.
• Ability to read screens, documents, and electronic communications with clarity.
• Occasional extended hours during peak HR cycles (on-boarding, payroll deadlines, audits).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in shared office spaces.
• Occasional time spent on the manufacturing floor and supplier visits as required.
• Ability to work standard business hours with flexibility during production or supply disruptions.
• Must be able to comply with all safety and PPE requirements when entering production areas.