Production Planning Associate

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Pleasant Valley Township, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. is seeking a Production Planning Associate in Pleasant Valley Township, IA to develop and implement daily production schedules.

You will collaborate with production planning, sales, and supervisors to balance capacity and optimize workflow, ensuring timely order fulfillment and load leveling across the plant. Ideal candidates will have 1 year of manufacturing/steel experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to multitask under deadlines while maintaining accuracy in

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.
• 1 year of experience Steel Enterprise Management System application (SEMs) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a production schedule and implement it daily.
• Schedule orders to increase production efficiency and match capacity to workforce.
• Work with Sales and Production Supervisors to develop schedules and level load the production plan.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Excel

Organization & multitasking

SEMs experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

SEMs

Job description

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
• 1 year of experience Steel Enterprise Management System application (SEMs) preferred

Preferred Experience/Skills/Traits

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Access databases)
• 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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