Manufacturing Planning Planner

Job description

Location

West Chester, OH Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Production Planner at our West Chester, Ohio office. The Production Planner will generate the melt shop schedules for our steel making facilities in Mansfield, Ohio and Butler, Pennsylvania. The Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating the production activities within the unit’s In Process Specification (IPS) and operational guidelines including any commercial or quality priority orders to ensure on time delivery of our steel products.

This role requires strong coordination between Customer Service, Priority Analysts, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics Summary of Responsibilities:

• Review actual production to determine variations from plan or schedule, evaluate and implement appropriate changes to the next schedule(s)
• Communicate special situations/instructions to other planners, operating personnel, and/or sales personnel, as needed
• Recommend systems enhancement opportunities to improve schedule results Function as an alternate point of contact for Sales and Quality personnel to accommodate material requiring special attention and/or processing
• Inform others of exceptions/problems involving systems, inventory or operating personnel whether resolved or in need of resolution
• Create special schedules as directed by Quality, Operations or Research personnel Contact appropriate personnel regarding material held for the purpose of expediting disposition Travel to customers, outside processors and other Cliffs facilities on an as needed basis
• Develop and publish periodic planning/projection documents
• Work as a team player to support the mutual goals and objectives of the Manufacturing Planning department
• Support other Area Planners, performing tasks professionally, accurately, on a timely basis Interact with other departments professionally, courteously and informatively Available for weekend, after hours and holiday coverage Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree involving analytical skills or equivalent experience
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and a strong proficiency in Excel Highly motivated and possess strong analytical skills Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering Experience in heavy manufacturing A basic working knowledge of steelmaking/material flow a plus Relocation assistance is not provided for this position Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry.

The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address.

Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.