Production Planning Associate

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.

The Production Planning Associate is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of the daily production schedule. This position is self-sufficient with a strong desire to take initiative. This position develops and implements production schedules to achieve company-wide sales/performance goals. This position also assists with material application and aged inventory by applying sheets, plates, and parts to orders per divisional strategy.

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

• Associate degree or related experience
• 2+ years of experience in steel manufacturing
• Skilled at organizing and multi-tasking
• Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally
• 1+ year of experience with production scheduling or planning

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Access databases)
• Intermediate Excel application
• Production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Previous successful experience multitasking and prioritizing daily work independently, to meet customer demands (internal and external)
• Steel service center experience. Knowledgeable with carbon steel sheet and plate products.

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, 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.

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