Production Planner UPM

O’Neal Industries; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Chicago team in a role focused on Production Planning. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage advanced technology and contribute to the distribution of specialty metals globally. As part of a company with a century of expertise, you will play a crucial role in optimizing material management and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with Sales and Operations to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement. Join a team that values excellence and fosters growth for all Associates.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Program

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums

HSA contributions

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Production Planning and Sales Order requirements.
• Experience in inventory management and resource optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Production Planning processes based on Customer Sales Orders.
• Prioritize and schedule Shop Floor workload to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Sales Coordination

Material Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Associate's Degree in Business

Job description

United Performance Metals (UPM) is looking for its next team member dedicated to continuous improvement to join our Chicago, IL team. Supported by O’Neal Industries with 100 years of expertise, this opening will provide you the opportunity to learn what it takes to distribute specialty metals across the globe. Through advanced technology and global reach, our company prides itself on delivering excellence and growing opportunities for our Associates.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop a thorough understanding of current operating system as it pertains to Production Planning duties.
• From respective planning screens, initiate Production Planning process by reviewing Customer Sales Orders requirements that involve the use of Shop Floor machines.
• Assist Sales with quoting machines that require CDA Drawings to design, develop and optimize material management.
• Understand and review inventory to ensure best use of existing material resources.
• Understand and review machine capabilities to ensure best use of Shop Floor resources.
• Develop the plan to bring together these three elements (Sales Order, Material & Machine) to ensure all Customer requirements are met.
• Enter Production Job(s) to be used by Shop Floor personal in the completion of the planned workload.
• Prioritize and schedule Shop Floor workload.
• Work with Sales and Operations Leads to overcome spikes in workload and changes in Shop Floor resources.
• Secondary duties assigned when applicable

BENEFITS :

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums (No vision premium for team members)
• HDHP with Company made HSA contributions available