Production Planner

Description About Elmet Technologies Elmet Technologies is a division of The Elmet Group and a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy. Through advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing capabilities, Elmet produces high-performance products for some of the world's most demanding applications. Our Lewiston, Maine facility is focused on operational excellence, customer delivery, and continuously improving how we plan and execute production across a complex manufacturing environment. Position Overview We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Logistics & Planning team at our Lewiston, Maine facility. Reporting to the Director of Planning, the Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, material availability, and operational priorities. This position manages the flow of work-in-process and finished products to help ensure customer commitments and production objectives are achieved. The Production Planner will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Finance to identify potential schedule constraints, resolve material or capacity issues, and continuously improve manufacturing performance. Requirements Key Responsibilities • Create and maintain production schedules for make-to-stock and make-to-order products using ERP/MRP systems • Evaluate customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and labor requirements to establish manufacturing priorities • Create, release, and manage production work orders while monitoring progress against established schedules • Identify schedule risks, material shortages, capacity constraints, and production backlogs and develop recovery plans as needed • Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, including inventory balances, bills of material, routings, and product master information • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams to resolve scheduling issues and support on-time delivery • Analyze production and inventory data to identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce lead times, and optimize resource utilization • Support continuous improvement of factory planning processes, production reporting, and manufacturing performance What Success Looks Like • Production schedules accurately reflect customer demand and manufacturing capabilities • Improved on-time delivery and schedule adherence • Production constraints and material shortages identified and addressed proactively • Accurate work orders, inventory information, and ERP/MRP data • Effective communication of production priorities across departments • Reduced backlogs and improved flow of material through manufacturing • Data-driven improvements to planning and production performance Ideal Candidate Profile • Associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered • 2+ years of production planning, scheduling, buying/planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment preferred • Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, including extracting, analyzing, and maintaining system data • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience analyzing and manipulating production data • Understanding of manufacturing principles, capacity planning, inventory management, and production scheduling • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints is a plus • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple departments and levels of the organization • APICS certification or similar supply chain certification preferred Why Join Elmet Technologies • Benefits Starting from Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance • Play a key role in coordinating production for a complex advanced manufacturing operation • Work directly with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams • Opportunity to improve production flow, customer delivery, inventory performance, and planning processes • Gain exposure to manufacturing serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy industries • Competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities Search Process Note The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.