Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Review Supply Chain IMR/ MRP by PPS to determine what CPS’ need replenishing of precut stock.
2. Work with Sales to manage source orders and can place them as needed to yield out a coil.
3. Review Production Planning Window and combine like items based on the PPS into a Job Set.
4. Choosing inventory to create a customer’s specified product
5. Creating set ups that are time and cost efficient, with directions that are easily understood by other plant personnel
6. Communicating with Sales department, purchasing department, Technical Services, and plant management pertaining to inventory and customer order issues
7. Use Job Scheduling to add jobs to lineup at each piece of equipment maximizing machine efficiency and maintaining customer required delivery dates.
8. Manage Job Scheduling to ensure orders are being set up in a timely fashion and far enough out to maximize same setup runs.
9. Work with Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor to maintain flow of Multi-Process Job Work Orders through the plant until completed.
10. Review aged inventory reports and eliminating aged material when possible (Supply Chain Review IMR)
11. Create Production Sales Order, Production Plans (Job Work Orders), and expediting material from outside processors and communicating with Inventory Control Team.
12. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Typing and computer data entry skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Inventory valuation knowledge
• Problem solving skills with respect to creating in-process production reports demonstrating cost, waste, and time efficiency, as well as customer expectations and plant limitations
• Ability to recognize workload limitations and assist others whenever needed
• Knowledge of steel product characteristics (including defects) and processing procedures

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Prefer an associate’s degree in business administration or related field and one to two years of experience in a production environment. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a safety sensitive position. This work is predominantly performed in an office setting with minimal to moderate noise due to computers, printers, and people. Occasionally, work will be performed in a manufacturing setting with moderate to high levels of noise due to machinery and equipment. The temperature of the facility will vary based on outside weather conditions. The use of personal protective equipment for safety compliance may be required as deemed necessary by management.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

Insurance:

• Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing on the first day of the month following your start date
• Employer-Paid dental with available Buy-up options
• Free MDLive Telehealth Services through our Medical Plan
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability with Buy-up options
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents, cancer, and long-term care
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal and Family services

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Bonus Paid Floating Holiday in recognition of the diversity of our team

Financial:

• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match up to 4.5% after one year
• Pretax Health Savings Account
• Pretax Flexible Spending Account
• Paid bi-weekly
• Quarterly bonus based on company performance

Career Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement is available for job related courses to further your education, with up 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Skill Development Programs
• Learning Management System
• Promotional Opportunities

Local Perks & Discounts:

• Dress for your day!
• Teammate referral bonus
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Teammates appreciation activities

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.

Steel Technologies is a safety-sensitive workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon results of a 10-panel drug screening, including marijuana.