Production Planner - Houston, United States - North Shore Steel

North Shore Steel

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

North Shore Steel is an industry-leading metals service center in Houston with a 65-year history of serving customers at the highest level.

Our manufacturing facilities produce 1st stage-manufactured products from steel plate and structural steel to meet our diverse customer needs. Our mission is to create significant customer value, provide a prosperous workplace for our employees, and positively impact society.

We are seeking a dynamic Production Planner at our east Houston facility coordinate production schedules and optimize manufacturing operations to meet customer demand and ensure efficient utilization of resources.

This position involves planning and scheduling production activities, monitoring workflow, and adjusting schedules as needed to maintain production targets and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains production schedules based on customer orders and production capacity
Coordinates with production managers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to prioritize production activities and allocate resources effectively
Utilizes production planning software or tools to create feasible and balanced schedules that optimize equipment and labor utilization
Coordinates the supply of materials and subcontracts operations to meet production schedules
Expedites operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
Communicates with customer service teams to ensure ontime delivery to customers
Determines, recommends, and provides alternatives when demands exceed capacities
Processes paperwork and maintains records as required
Participates in crossfunctional teams and initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall operational performance

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, and customer service
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret data and make datadriven decisions
Detailoriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in production scheduling
Experience with ERP systems & concepts
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Ability to travel throughout production facilities as required.

Benefits:

North Shore Steel provides rich benefits to its full-time employees and their families, including, but not limited to, multiple Major Medical plans, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, Short Term Disability, and a Flex Spending Account.

We also provide a Basic Life policy and Long-Term Disability at no cost to you.

The benefits don't stop there, with the added value of a generous holiday schedule, a PTO policy, and a 401k plan.