Capacity Planning Manager

Location:

Rosemont, IL, US, 60018 Career area:
Project Management Department:
Project Management ERP Job Type: Permanent Apply by:
July 27, 2026

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Pay Range: $135,339 - $203,374

The Capacity Planning Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining capacity planning strategies to ensure optimal utilization of resources across Extrusion North America’s aluminum manufacturing operations. This role will leverage SAP S/4

HANA and other Legacy ERP systems to forecast demand, align production schedules, and manage constraints across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, deep knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes, and expertise in advanced ERP systems.

• 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.

Required Education/Experience
:

• 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/4
  
  HANA (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)

Preferred Skills/Qualifications
:

• Experience in aluminum or metals manufacturing preferred.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• SAP certification in Production Planning or Advanced Planning
• Travel up to 20%

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.