Position Overview:
Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
The Novelis Uhrichsville team is seeking a Associate Production Planner to join our team. This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation by coordinating production schedules, inventory, logistics, and customer communication. The Production Scheduler will partner with Production, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, and other teams to maintain product flow, improve inventory accuracy, and support timely customer delivery.
Responsibilities:
Promote a safe working environment by following Novelis environmental, health, and safety standards, company policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Perform production planning and scheduling activities in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Partner with the Shipping team to develop shipping schedules two to three days in advance.
Monitor work-in-process inventory levels to identify potential material shortages and supply risks.
Conduct and support cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
Support the setup and implementation of new items and product specifications.
Prepare dashboards, performance reports, and statistical analyses to support planning and operational decisions.
Provide coverage for Production and Logistics Planners as needed.
Communicate timely and accurate information to internal and external customers.
Participate in continuous improvement teams and support initiatives that improve efficiency, service, and operating performance. Perform planning and scheduling activities in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
Complete additional duties and projects assigned by the Supply Chain Leader.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in supply chain management, business, finance, industrial engineering, or a related field, or five to ten years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of production planning and inventory control within a manufacturing environment. Understanding of supply chain management principles and production operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, including experience with pivot tables and data conversion.
Ability to use analytical, mathematical, and database tools to evaluate information and support business decisions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver timely results.
Ability to work independently while recognizing when guidance or escalation is needed.
Ability to communicate clearly, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate across teams. Willingness and ability to work a three-days-on, three-days-off rotating schedule during day-shift hours.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Manufacturing production planning or scheduling experience.
Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and production planning tools.
Ability to learn new software and apply it to daily responsibilities and projects.
Experience preparing functional requirements or specifications for information technology teams. Experience contributing to or leading cross-functional teams. Demonstrated customer-service orientation and ability to build productive working relationships.
Experience collecting and analyzing data to identify practical solutions and recommend next steps.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
What We Offer:- Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable.
- In addition to core benefits, we provide the following industry-focused programs: Family Growth Programs: Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility treatment, childcare discounts, and nursing parent support
- Employee Assistance Programs: Free resources available 24/7 to employees and their families for mental health, family life, career support, and financial guidance
- Wellness Programs: Wellness incentives, wellness spending accounts, healthy habit programs, virtual physical therapy, health management programs, and additional resources
- Diabetes Management Program
- Pet insurance
- Identity theft protection
- PerkSpot Discount Program
- Tuition assistance and career development programs#LI-MH1Location Profile
Opened in 1985 the Uhrichsville facility produces flat rolled aluminum coil. The Recycling mill prepares scrap aluminum that is used in the rolling mill to create rolled aluminum coils to a desired gauge. Anneals temper the aluminum then it is leveled and sized to customer specification. Employing more than 400 people the facility produces aluminum sheet for building and construction automotive distribution transportation and consumer durable applications.
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
Disclaimer:
We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis Job SummaryID: 2026-55512
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full Time
City: Uhrichsville
State/Province: Ohio
Country: US
