Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

We are looking for a qualified Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our S&B materials are ordered and available. Nesting of steel and structural steel to best account for material usage will also be a focus in this roll. This is a full time on site position - no remote work available Starting Wage $24-$28/hr.

An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.

• Use nesting software to create efficient layouts, reducing material scrap.
• Implement effective nesting strategies to maximize material yields and flow.
• Determining raw materials and material flow needed to cover production demand.
• Partner with machine operators on the performance of programs and utilize feedback to improve program quality.
• Follow established procedures to maintain plate steel inventory accuracy.
• Release and communicate high priority service, warranty, or rework orders to respective departments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production scheduling, and Shear & Brake as needed to ensure details, specs, and schedules are properly understood.
• Planning and prioritizing operations into Epicor to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products into Epicor
• Updating operations with new products and/or engineering revisions
• Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  - Specifically Excel
• Strong math and statistics skills
• Problem solving, decision making, and collaboration skills
• Excellent time management skills / organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changes in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
  - Epicor preferably
• Working knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate challenges and concerns
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time (regular sitting and climbing stairs is required).
• Must be able to lift a maximum weight up to 50 lbs.

All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority.

All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.

We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

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