Production Planning Engineer

Schuff Steel Co; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to develop and execute fabrication schedules that meet project delivery requirements. You will coordinate with multiple departments, run what-if scenarios, and help optimize shop productivity while forecasting manpower needs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and have 3+ years in fabrication or construction scheduling. The role may involve long hours in an office with occasional plant visits and requires strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of scheduling experience in fabrication or construction.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Builds fabrication schedules for new projects.
• Maintains fabrication schedules based on progress of activities.
• Runs what-if scenarios for fabrication assignments to shops.
• Analyzes shop productivity and coordinates with Plant Manager to improve.
• Interfaces with departments and aligns schedules with other tools.
• Advises on opportunities for productivity improvements.
• Forecasts shop manpower needs using loading data.
• Participates in project meetings on schedule progress.
• Develops fabrication indicators to measure performance.
• Schedules work and materials with sub-fabricators.
• Tracks sub-fabricator adherence to the schedule.
• Evaluates scope changes and impacts to production timing.
• Collaborates with the project team on changes to the schedule.

Skills

Scheduling

Project coordination

Productivity improvement

What-if analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Production Planning Engineer is essential in helping the organization develop and execute a plan to meet steel fabrication needs. This position is tasked with scheduling and progressing all steps required for steel fabrication through product delivery.Key Performance Objectives:Builds Fabrication Schedules for new projects.Maintains Fabrication Schedules based on progress of integral activities.Runs What-if? scenarios for fabrication assignments to various shops.Analyzes shop productivity and works with Plant Manager(s) to improve as needed.Coordinates with various departments and aligns Fab Schedules with other departmental scheduling tools.Advises on opportunities for productivity improvements.Utilizes manpower resource loading to forecast shop manpower needs.Facilitate and/ or participated in Project Meetings regarding schedule progress.Develop fabrication indicators to measure shop performance.Interfaces with Project Manager and necessary departments to assist in the scheduling of work and materials to and from sub-fabricators.Tracks, understands, and reports on sub-fabricators adherence to the project schedule.Works closely with Project Team in evaluating changes to the scope of work and impacts to the production schedule.Education/TrainingBachelors Degree from an accredited college or university preferred; or equivalate relevant work experienceWork ExperienceThree or more years of related scheduling experience in the fabrication, and/or general construction industry.Specialized KnowledgeGeneral knowledge of fabrication and /or construction methods, processes, scheduling, and coordination.Software & TechnologyScheduling software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, and other similar scheduling tools.Work EnvironmentPosition requires as many hours as needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position.This position is generally indoors in a climate-controlled office. However, some visitations to the outdoor plant facilities can be required.Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.At Schuff Steel, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. Our team environment is based on respect, effective communications, and accountability. We believe employees should have great working conditions along with opportunities to grow and develop. We proudly promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has a chance to be successful. #LI-KF1Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan. We value Diversity. Rated by ENR as a leading builder in America, please consider joining our elite organization today. Apply directly. No agencies