Director of Planning
Location: Lewiston, ME
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
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.
