Director of Planning
full-time•Lewiston•$140k - $160k
About this role
Director of Planning
Turn strategy into results. Bring clarity to complexity.
Location: Lewiston, ME | Coldwater, MI | Euclid, OH
Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 base salary, plus bonus and benefits
This Is Not a “Keep the Lights On” Planning Role
Strong planning is what turns strategy into results—and this role exists to lead that effort across a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization.
At Elmet Technologies, a subsidiary of The Elmet Group, we manufacture precision-engineered products for industries where execution matters every day: defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy. As the business continues to grow, so does the complexity of how we plan, prioritize, and deliver.
This role exists for a planning leader who wants to build discipline, foresight, and confidence into how decisions are made—not simply react to constraints after they appear.
What You’ll Be Building
The Director of Planning leads and scales an integrated planning function across multiple manufacturing sites.
This role sits at the center of demand, capacity, inventory, and execution—bringing structure where ambiguity exists and alignment where trade-offs are required. As the planning authority for the organization, this leader partners closely with Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Sales, Engineering, and Finance to translate demand into executable plans that support both customer commitments and financial outcomes.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, brings calm to ambiguity, and knows how to turn strategy into action.
What You’ll Actually Spend Your Time Doing
• Own end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production, capacity, and inventory for multiple manufacturing sites
• Establish and lead a robust S&OP / IBP cadence aligned with operational, financial, and commercial priorities
• Translate customer demand and backlog into executable, prioritized production and material plans
• Define inventory strategies that improve service levels while optimizing working capital
• Serve as the primary planning partner to Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Finance
• Lead planning governance, decision frameworks, and escalation paths when trade-offs are required
• Drive improvements in planning systems, data integrity, and forecasting discipline
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing planning organization across multiple locations
• Provide steady leadership when plans collide with real-world constraints
Who Thrives Here
This role is a great fit if you:
• Bring 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain, or operations
• Have successfully led integrated planning or S&OP processes in a multi-site environment
• Enjoy building and developing teams across locations
• Think analytically and systemically, translating data into clear decisions
• Are a trusted partner to senior leaders across operations, sourcing, finance, and commercial teams
• Are comfortable leading through influence, not just authority
• Hold an MBA, APICS, or equivalent credentials (preferred)
Why Join Elmet Technologies
• A chance to shape and mature the planning function at a critical stage of growth
• High visibility and direct impact on operational performance, customer service, and financial outcomes
• Opportunity to work across two respected, industry-leading manufacturing organizations
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, integrity, accountability, and results
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits
Benefits That Support You—At Work and Beyond
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.
Elmet Technologies 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.
Turn strategy into results. Bring clarity to complexity.
Location: Lewiston, ME | Coldwater, MI | Euclid, OH
Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 base salary, plus bonus and benefits
This Is Not a “Keep the Lights On” Planning Role
Strong planning is what turns strategy into results—and this role exists to lead that effort across a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization.
At Elmet Technologies, a subsidiary of The Elmet Group, we manufacture precision-engineered products for industries where execution matters every day: defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy. As the business continues to grow, so does the complexity of how we plan, prioritize, and deliver.
This role exists for a planning leader who wants to build discipline, foresight, and confidence into how decisions are made—not simply react to constraints after they appear.
What You’ll Be Building
The Director of Planning leads and scales an integrated planning function across multiple manufacturing sites.
This role sits at the center of demand, capacity, inventory, and execution—bringing structure where ambiguity exists and alignment where trade-offs are required. As the planning authority for the organization, this leader partners closely with Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Sales, Engineering, and Finance to translate demand into executable plans that support both customer commitments and financial outcomes.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, brings calm to ambiguity, and knows how to turn strategy into action.
What You’ll Actually Spend Your Time Doing
• Own end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production, capacity, and inventory for multiple manufacturing sites
• Establish and lead a robust S&OP / IBP cadence aligned with operational, financial, and commercial priorities
• Translate customer demand and backlog into executable, prioritized production and material plans
• Define inventory strategies that improve service levels while optimizing working capital
• Serve as the primary planning partner to Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Finance
• Lead planning governance, decision frameworks, and escalation paths when trade-offs are required
• Drive improvements in planning systems, data integrity, and forecasting discipline
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing planning organization across multiple locations
• Provide steady leadership when plans collide with real-world constraints
Who Thrives Here
This role is a great fit if you:
• Bring 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain, or operations
• Have successfully led integrated planning or S&OP processes in a multi-site environment
• Enjoy building and developing teams across locations
• Think analytically and systemically, translating data into clear decisions
• Are a trusted partner to senior leaders across operations, sourcing, finance, and commercial teams
• Are comfortable leading through influence, not just authority
• Hold an MBA, APICS, or equivalent credentials (preferred)
Why Join Elmet Technologies
• A chance to shape and mature the planning function at a critical stage of growth
• High visibility and direct impact on operational performance, customer service, and financial outcomes
• Opportunity to work across two respected, industry-leading manufacturing organizations
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, integrity, accountability, and results
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits
Benefits That Support You—At Work and Beyond
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.
Elmet Technologies 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.
What you'll do
- The Director of Planning will lead end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production, capacity, and inventory for multiple manufacturing sites. This role involves establishing planning governance and driving improvements in planning systems and data integrity.
About Elmet Technologies LLC
Elmet Technologies is the last and only U.S.-owned and operated, fully integrated tungsten and molybdenum manufacturer, serving customers since 1929.
Our three world-class manufacturing facilities (Lewiston, ME; Coldwater, MI; Euclid, OH) produce a range of refractory metal materials, components, and solutions, enabling creation of the most technologically advanced products in the world.
Elmet is an AS9100, ISO9001, and ITAR registered manufacturer.
Our wide range of mill products and form factors include: powder, foil, sheet, plate, rod, bar, wire, blocks, cubes, spheres, and more.
Materials include: tungsten, tungsten heavy alloy, tungsten rhenium, tantalum tungsten, molybdenum, TZM, lanthanated molybdenum, molybdenum rhenium, niobium, C103, and various other pure and alloyed forms of tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), and niobium (Nb).
Through a commitment to advanced materials R&D, Elmet is always working to develop new alloys, powder metallurgy techniques, and introduce new manufacturing technology. All of this enables us to continuously deliver the next generation of products and solutions for our customers.
Constant innovation at Elmet extends beyond our facility. We support scientists at national laboratories and research institutes. Our work increases the fundamental understanding of critical materials. We regularly partner on projects that are critical to national interests. The focus on innovation and always expanding our capabilities allows us to continue on a path of steady growth.
We offer a wide range of capabilities to complement our extensive line of products and services.
Our broad range of services and capabilities includes: additive manufacturing, advanced machining and fabrication, alloy development, extrusion, hot and cold rolling, powder blending, rotary forging, and more.
Learn more by visiting our website: www.elmettechnologies.com
Contact us: [email protected]
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