Production Planning Associate

Olympic Steel; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & Employee and a

Employee Discount Programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Production Planning Associate in Iowa to develop and maintain daily production schedules. You will collaborate with production planning staff, sales, and supervisors to align capacity with demand, balance load, and optimize scheduling across the plant.

The role requires at least 1 year in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SEMs. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a path to growth within a large, stable organization.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/steel environment preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications
• Ability to organize and multitask; self-motivated to meet deadlines
• Proven customer service/phone/email skills
• 1 year of experience with Steel Enterprise Management System (SEMs) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a daily production schedule with the planning staff
• Match production capacity to workforce and adjust hours with management
• Load level the production schedule and coordinate with Sales and Supervisors
• Build jobs according to demand and allocate floor stock before production begins

Skills

Excel

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SEMs

MS Office

Job description

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Production Planning Associate is responsible for developing a production schedule and implementing it daily. Works with production planning staff to help keep schedules on track. Schedules orders to increase production efficiency. Responsible for matching production capacity needs to workforce, and working with manager to increase or decrease hours. This position is also responsible for load leveling the production schedule. They will work closely with Sales and Production Supervisors to help develop schedule. Builds job according to demand and assigns floor stock, where available, before the production process begins.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/steel environment preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, notably Excel
• Ability to organize and multitask; self-motivated to stay on top of several deadlines simultaneously
• Proven customer service/phone/email skills
• 1 year of experience Steel Enterprise Management System application (SEMs) preferred

Preferred Experience/Skills/Traits

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Access databases)
• Intermediate Excel application
• Production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Previous successful experience multitasking and prioritizing daily work independently, to meet customer demands (internal and external)
• Steel service center experience. Knowledgeable with carbon steel sheet and plate products.

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

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