Production Control Coordinator Job Details | Gerdau

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation•Fort Smith, AR

40d

About The Position

At Gerdau, it's all about the people. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation, and creating products that serve humanity. We value teamwork, safety, and sustainability. We are committed to continuous improvement and believe we can create a better future for our employees and our Global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. We offer Global opportunities, competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, opportunities for career development and more. Join us in our cultural & digital transformation and helps us build the future at the Gerdau We Are Creating. POSITION DESCRIPTION Compiles and analyzes records and production reporting. Reviews production and shipping objectives, deadlines, and work orders to determine priorities. Requires sound judgment and decision-making ability, as this job will make inventory adjustments, transfer heats between orders and customer contact, authorize payment of invoices from processors, set up specification sheets and communicate with Sales. This job requires a high school diploma or equivalent with strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Candidate will need to possess proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, to include Excel and Word. Will also require ability to follow set procedures without deviation and have ability to multi-task. The work requires extensive knowledge, understanding, and use of product and manufacturing terminology, data, and standards and how to relate them properly to new projects. Previous exposure to use of weights, measures and shipping knowledge would be beneficial. A comprehensive knowledge of or experience in inventory control, previous scheduling and MRP.

Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, to include Excel and Word
ability to follow set procedures without deviation
ability to multi-task
extensive knowledge, understanding, and use of product and manufacturing terminology, data, and standards and how to relate them properly to new projects
comprehensive knowledge of or experience in inventory control, previous scheduling and MRP

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to use of weights, measures and shipping knowledge would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Advise procurement for work in process material for assigned accounts based on product lead time, capacity, and due dates.
Expediting work in process material internally and from processors, checking routings, reviewing orders for accuracy of delivery to meet customer demands.
Printing and sending specifications sheets for processors.
Approval and verification of outside processor invoices for price and weights.
Applying and transferring material to appropriate orders, as necessary.
Compile information for month end reports.
Manage high volumes of works in process orders for numerous Customers with attention to detail in regards to quantity required, processing time needed, special packaging, testing, and shipping requirements to detour conflicts and ensure on time to finished goods is met. Expediting work in process by any appropriate means.
Internal communications within the department, general office, production, metallurgy, and finishing to expedite work in process material by any appropriate means is essential for prioritizing customer orders.
Communicating with outside processors, and customers professionally and with accurate information Coordinate and confirm that expectations are understood to ensure that customer specifications and delivery compliance is obtained.
Produce schedules daily based up production line, capacity, priority and due date.
Forecasting for scheduled work centers with information supported by working hours needed by capacity load well in advance for planning purposes.
Perform miscellaneous duties such as month end reports for processors and accounting.
Reflecting a team mentality within the departments as well as outside, to support Gerdau ethical conduct requirement.