Cast House Planning Manager

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay Range: $100,468.00 - $137,489.00

Job Summary

The Cast House Planning Manager oversees the strategic and operational plans for ensuring quality raw material availability and fulfillment to the plants production schedules while leading teams to develop goals, allocate resources, manage budgets, analyze data, and ensure projects align with company objectives, often bridging departments and handling complex logistics, requiring strong project management and communication skills to guide initiatives from conception to completion. 

What you will be doing

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and implement comprehensive planning strategies. Create and manage detailed production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize facility throughput. This involves planning project phases and revising schedules as needed.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the planning and management of raw material procurement (e.g., scrap and ingots), supplies, and finished goods inventory to maintain optimal levels and smooth workflow.
• Operations Oversight: Collaborate with the operations, maintenance, and quality assurance teams to manage day-to-day cast house activities, from melting to the final cast product (e.g., billets or ingots). Coordinate with different departments to align plans with overall business goals. Conduct regular planning meetings to review and refine plans
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), track production metrics, and prepare progress reports for management and stakeholders to identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Problem Solving: Actively identify potential issues within the production process,  such as bottlenecks, quality concerns, or equipment failures and implement proactive solutions to minimize downtime and resolve quality issues.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to create and track performance metrics, and troubleshoot production issues. Analyze data to forecast future needs and trends.
• Safety: Ensure compliance with regulations and policies related to planning activities.
• Other duties as requested and/or required.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related
• Minimum experience of five years in a planning or project management role
• Minimum one year prior experience in a leadership role
• Miniumum one year prior experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) business processes, planning methodologies and tools
• Must have working knowledge of quality standards and safety requirements within a manufacturing setting
• Must have excellent analytical skills
• Must be able to understand financial statements and identify cost drivers and cost saving opportunities
• Must have efficient personal computer skills and be able to work with Word, Excel, and Power Point

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• SAP experience 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities to work effectively with various departments (operations, logistics, quality assurance, etc.)

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com