Production Planning Assistant II
Core
Creating production schedules to ensure efficient order production, meeting ship dates, and maintaining workload balance across shifts for a high-volume steel manufacturing environment.
Role type
Production Planning Assistant II
Builds
Production schedules, run lists, and delivery assistance requests for steel coils and building materials.
Domain
Manufacturing (Steel/Coated Products) + Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production schedules & operational planning
Required skills
Production scheduling, ERP system usage (SAP), cross-functional communication, backlog management, capacity planning, inventory cycle counting, cost monitoring, shift capacity review
Preferred skills
High-volume manufacturing experience, construction industry knowledge, supply chain role experience, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate production planning to meet site capacity and adapt schedules for revisions; Manage communication between manufacturing, planning, supply chain, and customer service; Develop production scheduling processes to optimize machine capacity utilization; Prepare future forecasting for production schedules; Establish production schedules for multiple pieces of equipment based on sales orders; Ensure proper daily and weekly allocation to production equipment; Coordinate with procurement and operations for coil purchasing and delivery adjustments; Monitor costs including process scrap, errors, and overtime; Support operations team with production recording and allocation issues in SAP; Participate in stock takes and coil cycle counting.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
