Capacity Planning Manager

Norsk Hydro

Capacity Planning Manager responsible for capacity planning strategies in aluminum manufacturing at Hydro. Leveraging ERP systems to optimize resource utilization across multiple facilities.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,339 - $203,374 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing business opportunities, costs, and risks
Drive the development and roll-out of scheduling tools, business processes, and automation opportunities to reduce manual operations, enhance Factory Scheduler implementation, and support production efficiency
Conduct work-center level capacity analyses to mitigate near-term and future schedule risks, identify gaps in models and communication causing slips, and lead reactive/proactive initiatives, including projects to expand capacity
Establish key metrics, promote continuous improvement efforts using lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen, and identify opportunities to enhance product yield, quality, safety, cost, and team efficiency
Prepare and deliver effective, actionable weekly status reports to highlight risks, achievements, and recommendations for business development and forward schedule requirements
Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by providing capacity insights and recommendations
Lead initiatives to reduce lead times, improve resource allocation, and enhance overall productivity
Develop contingency plans for capacity constraints and unexpected demand fluctuations
Monitor and mitigate risks related to equipment downtime, labor shortages, and material availability
Ensure Material Master Teams at plant level maintain accurate master data setup for work centers, routings, and production resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
10+ years in capacity planning, production planning and / or supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (PP/DS, Advanced Planning modules)
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Experience is Master Planning & Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

capacity planningproduction planningsupply chain managementSAP S/4HANAadvanced Excellean manufacturingsix sigmaMaster PlanningSales & Operations Planning

Soft Skills

analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipcontinuous improvement