Toolroom Production Control Planner

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling toolroom production to ensure timely and high-quality fulfillment of internal demands. Key Highlights: 1. Handling internal toolroom demands 2. Continuous improvement of toolroom processes 3. Ongoing communication with procurement and warehouse departments At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow. **Job Posting Title** Toolroom Production Control Planner**Job Description Summary** Ensure planning, scheduling, and control of toolroom production, guaranteeing timely fulfillment of internal demands (maintenance, new projects, tool adjustments, and repairs) within established cost, quality, and delivery targets—fully integrated with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Maintenance departments.**Job Description** * Develop and maintain an updated master production plan for the toolroom, aligned with production and maintenance requirements. * Schedule and control work orders for tool manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and adjustment. * Monitor daily progress of work orders, tracking deadlines and production bottlenecks. * Conduct toolroom capacity analysis (labor, machines, and resources), proposing adjustments as needed. * Support priority-setting jointly with Production and Maintenance teams to minimize operational impact. * Generate production control reports and performance indicators (on-time delivery, setup time, machine efficiency, backlog, etc.). * Maintain continuous communication with Procurement and Warehouse departments to ensure availability of consumables, raw materials, and components. * Participate in integrated planning meetings (S&OP, maintenance and project meetings). * Support continuous improvement of toolroom processes, focusing on productivity gains, cost reduction, and lead time optimization. **Required Skills and Education** * Technical and/or undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy, or related fields. * Prior experience in Production Control Planning (PCP), machining, toolroom operations, or industrial maintenance. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings. * Familiarity with tool manufacturing and maintenance processes (machining, heat treatment, metrology). * Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production management tools. * Advanced Office suite skills (advanced Excel is preferred). **About AAM:** As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are *Bringing the Future Faster* for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com. **Why Join \#TeamAAM:** As a member of \#TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.