Production Planner I- Hammond, IN - Opportunity to Make a Difference

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 17 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel Inc., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing metals processing and distribution work. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing and planning production schedules to ensure integration of production capabilities, processes, programs, customer services/commitments and overall efficiencies.
• Provides information and support to purchasing, sales, supervision and management.
• Prepares, coordinates and communicates production schedules with sales and operations.
• Confers with operations to determine status of the production schedule and expedites operations to minimize the impact of scheduled delays.
• Forecasts and monitors inventory and stocking requirements to support production.
• Confirms and/or coordinates inventory transfers.
• Adjusts schedules to accommodate equipment failures, customer demands and other variables.
• Identifies and recommends improvements for increasing productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction and collaborates with cross-functional departments to improve product quality and productivity.
• Works with maintenance to plan efficient shutdowns.
• Monitors progress of production against the master schedule and coordinates breaks in the schedule.
• Manages aged, obsolete, and damaged inventory by working with the operations team.
• Works with vendors to process material claims.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, particularly legible handwriting required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.