Production Planner I

Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross‑channel, round‑the‑clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just‑in‑time” or “just‑in‑sequence.” Copper and Brass Division Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today’s challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows it to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities: Analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements. Ensure material flow and production activity are aligned. Prepare work orders and recommend schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary. Utilize Job BOSS or other software generated reports to update the capacity cutoff calendar. Work with Sales and Material teams to generate accurate demand forecasts and adjust production plans based on forecast changes. Coordinate with Customer Service and Materials teams to align production with order intake for both regular and rush jobs. Work closely with the Programming/Operations teams to plan jobs across various machines, prioritizing orders based on lead time, capacity, and customer requirements. Balance production loads and assess manpower, machine, and material availability to optimize production efficiency. Reassign or reschedule workloads as needed due to scheduled maintenance or machine breakdowns. Create, verify, and arrange transfer of material pick orders for each machine. Maintain visibility of order flow and proactively flag potential delays, such as material stockouts, over‑utilized machines, or tooling issues. Maintain the daily Delivery Schedule report to ensure alignment between actual production and the planned schedule. Respond to expedite requests by reprioritizing and rescheduling tasks to meet urgent order requirements. Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Shipping teams to execute expedited orders efficiently. Ensure timely release of PPAPs in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams as applicable. Work directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery. Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes and Competencies. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications Zero (0) to 3 years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings as applicable. Must know the different processes involved in manufacturing parts. Ability to create and understand reports to make production planning decisions. Basic math and reading skills obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency with computers. Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel. Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication. Possess the ability to understand equipment and tolerances. Preferred Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering or a related field. Proficiency in ERP/MRP system; experience with Job Boss and SAP is a plus. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proactive problem‑solving mindset. Compensation $55K‑Up Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Voluntary Wellness Programs 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement And more! Equal Opportunity Employer Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans. 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