Manufacturing Planning Planner

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Planner for the Butler Works facility in Butler, PA.

You will develop and maintain production schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling challenges and support efficient operations. Responsibilities include creating daily production schedules for multiple plants, coordinating material movement, and ensuring schedules align with all requirements while meeting customer delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of automated and manual planning systems.
• Advanced computer and math skills.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily steel production schedules for Butler and Zanesville plants.
• Coordinate interplant and intraplant material movement to meet schedules.
• Monitor actual vs. planned production and shipments.
• Distribute production plans, schedules and material expediting information.
• Assist in determining operating turns, timing for changeovers, outages and delays.
• Apply material to orders while meeting delivery commitments.

Skills

Automated planning systems

Manual planning systems

Advanced computer skills

Advanced math skills

Effective communication

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Location: Butler, PA. Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Planner within the Manufacturing Planning Department at our Butler Works facility. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to resolve scheduling challenges and support efficient operations.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develop daily steel making production schedules for operating units which include facilities in the Butler and Zanesville plants.
• Coordinate material movement (both interplant and intraplant), operations and planning to accomplish schedule.
• Monitor actual vs. planned production, inter/intraplant material movement and shipments.
• Communicate and distribute information to others such as production plans, unit schedules, material movement plans, and material expediting requirements.
• Assist in determining the number of operating turns required, timing requirements for unit changeovers, outages, and delays.
• Apply material to orders following application rules and quality requirements while meeting delivery commitments established for customer service.
• Assist other Manufacturing Planning associates in a cooperative manner on daily job tasks.
• Assure unit schedules align with all current QSOP/TWI requirements as well as trials being conducted by research or product development groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other Business‑related field or equivalent experience.
• Detailed knowledge of automated and manual planning systems.
• Advanced computer and math skills.
• High level ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends on a rotating basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of plant operations, material flow, production capabilities/capacities and product attributes/requirements.
• Three (3) years related to manufacturing planning.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America‑based steel producer with focus on value‑added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland‑Cliffs is the largest flat‑rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland‑Cliffs offers opportunities for high‑performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland‑Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work‑life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland‑Cliffs.