Production Planning Specialist

About the role

About Olympic Steel Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com. Job Description Decides what steel to use for specific jobs and distributes factory orders to individual work areas/machines Monitors incoming orders and incorporates into production schedule Develops and implements production schedules to help achieve company-wide sales/performance goals Distribute productions orders to individual work areas/machines Assigns or re-assigns material to orders as necessary Works with sales on managing high-volume accounts and repeating orders Assists in designing the layout of the plant or layouts of materials in the plant to achieve maximum efficiency Applies coils to sales orders according to strategies set by Management; using material reserved for specific customers if available Applies sheets, strip mill plates, and plates to orders per strategy set by Management Match orders to appropriate suppliers/ outside processors based on requirements Assists in coordination of incoming material and sets up and completes inventory runs daily Answers questions for inside sales, inventory, and machine operators as needed Writes process orders for shearing and slit coils Develops and implements production schedules to help achieve company-wide sales/performance goals Assists Foreman or Maintenance Manager in scheduling time for maintenance of machines Other duties as assigned by management. Pay Range: $75,000 annually Qualifications Associate’s Degree or related experience Skilled at organizing and multitasking Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally   Why Work for Olympic Steel Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid holidays and vacation 401(k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs Referral program We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.