Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Master Scheduler who is responsible for control and movement of materials into and out of production, as well as coordination of the Outside Services aspect of the facility, and directing production scheduling, inventory, and stock control while adhering to the budgetary targets for Sales, DOH, and On-Time Delivery. This position is on-site located in Mauston, WI.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.
Job duties and Responsibilities:
- Partners with Production Planners and Customer Service to develop plant schedules and delivery
- Responsible for the development of weekly/monthly sales plans to meet budgetary requirements
- Provides direction and oversight to Planners who prepare the weekly launch plan for production
- Creates capacity models to support manpower planning into the future and recovery timelines of backlog orders
- Creates forecasts in conjunction with SIOP team and processes to support future health of business
- Monitors raw material inventory and procurement/delivery performance
- Responsible for analysis and evaluation of inventory and associated delivery performance problems
- Interface with operations, production planning, engineering, quality and sales departments to resolve production flow problems to maximize throughput to the dock
- Responsible for commit accuracy and collaborates toward on-time delivery
- Creates seamless customer experience through collaboration with customer service
- Works toward reduction of costs within related fields such as inventory, outside services
- Evaluate issues and provide solutions under high-pressure circumstances
- Responsible for ongoing coaching and development of staff
- Maintains high ethics and values in the workplace
Participate in and provide input to assigned process improvement and C.I. teams
Builds, models, and maintains master data related to all planning and scheduling functions for the business
Works in conjunction with other internal teams across sites to support Business Unit strategies
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing job shop environment, including production planning and inventory control responsibilities
- Experience with integrated MRP/ERP systems
- Experience with data analysis, data analytics, and data modeling
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position;
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and is experience with programming (SQL, R, Python)
Experience with analytics tools like PBI, Tableau, Domo, etc.
APICs certification
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of staff
Experience in the Aerospace forging manufacturing
Experience with Aerospace High-temperature materials
Familiarity with ISO standards, 5S and Lean experience.
Benefits/Salary:
- The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.
- The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing job shop environment including production planning and inventory control responsibilities
- Experience with integrated MRP/ERP systems
- Experience with data analysis, data analytics, and data modeling
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (preferred programming experience SQL, R, Python)
- Experience with analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Domo
- APICS certification
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff
- Experience in aerospace forging manufacturing and high-temperature materials
- Familiarity with ISO standards, 5S and Lean methodologies
Howmet Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Howmet Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by Howmet Aerospace.
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions include an automatic employer contribution plus a strong dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match for eligible U.S. salaried employees, enhancing total compensation. Feedback highlights retirement benefits as a relative strength compared with many large manufacturers.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, and feedback suggests the health plans are viewed positively. Health coverage is frequently characterized as solid and reliable.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered decent or competitive in many roles and locations, with hourly positions often able to lift earnings through overtime. Feedback indicates salary ranges for common technical roles align with broader aerospace manufacturing markets.
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What We Do
Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint.









