Production Planner

Norfolk Iron & Metal Company; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks PTO in first year

8 paid holidays

401k with company match

Education Assistance

Premium Free Employee Healthcare

Monthly Production Bonus

Job summary

Norfolk Iron & Metal Company in Greeley, CO is seeking a Production Planner to assist the Branch Production Supervisor and ensure on-time delivery for processing jobs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to work across departments. Benefits include PTO, holidays, 401k with match, education assistance, and premium employee healthcare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing or production planning preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor to keep the daily schedule accurate.
• Evaluate workloads and move jobs to shorter lead times while considering costs.
• Notify sales staff of any PJ delays.
• Assist warehouse in finalizing work orders.
• Investigate PJ problems and resolve promptly.
• Communicate with the Processing Supervisor to update hours on machine schedules.
• Create and communicate branch reports.
• Enter orders and stock adjustments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Production scheduling

Flexibility

Walk in warehouse

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Colorado
31181 Weld County Rd 39 1/2
Greeley, CO 80632, USA

Colorado
31181 Weld County Rd 39 1/2
Greeley, CO 80632, USA

$19-$23 per hour | Monthly Production Bonus* | Premium Free Employee Healthcare

• 2 weeks of PTO in your FIRST YEAR! Including 8 hours right away!
• 8 paid holidays each year
• 401k with company match
• Education Assistance

The Production Planner will have the primary responsibility of assisting the NIM Branch Production Supervisor on all processing jobs to ensure delivery dates are met, communication is constant regarding production of the processing machines.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Work with the Branch Management Team, Processing Supervisor and/or the Estimating and Programming
  Supervisor to ensure that the schedule is as accurate as possible each day.
• Evaluate machine workloads and move jobs as necessary to other capable machines with shorter lead times while
  evaluating impact on job cost and delivery. Includes re-entering PJ’s if machines go down.
• Notify the affected salesperson of any Processing Jobs (PJ’s) not going to be completed on time.
• Assist the warehouse employees and supervisor in finalization of work orders as needed.
• Assist or lead as needed in the investigation of PJ problems/questions and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the Processing Supervisor closely to evaluate the need to update and/or open or block
  available hours on machine schedules to accurately reflect current and future available hours correctly.
• Create and communicate reports as required by the branch management team.
• Enter orders and stock adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Branch Management Team and Inventory Manager.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Communicate effectively with all departments and employees of the company while maintaining a positive
  attitude and displaying professionalism.
• Effectively evaluate the production schedule to expedite orders and ensure timely completion.
• Requires flexibility and willingness to work with customer and employee suggestions, keeping in mind the
  company expectations, goals, and values.
• Ability to walk throughout the warehouse for up to 50% of the workday

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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