Manufacturing Planning Planner

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel•West Chester, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Production Planner at its West Chester, Ohio office. The Planner generates melt shop schedules for steelmaking facilities in Mansfield, Ohio, and Butler, Pennsylvania. The role plans, schedules, and coordinates production activities within the unit’s In Process Specification (IPS) and operational guidelines, including commercial or quality priority orders, to support on-time delivery of steel products. It requires strong coordination with Customer Service, Priority Analysts, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics. The Planner reviews production results against plans, adjusts upcoming schedules as appropriate, communicates special instructions and exceptions, and develops periodic planning and projection documents. The position may involve travel to customers, outside processors, and other Cleveland-Cliffs facilities as needed, as well as weekend, after-hours, and holiday coverage. Cleveland-Cliffs offers competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and other benefits. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree involving analytical skills or equivalent experience.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office and strong proficiency in Excel.
High motivation and strong analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering.
Experience in heavy manufacturing.
Basic working knowledge of steelmaking and material flow.

Responsibilities

Review actual production to identify variations from the plan or schedule, evaluate them, and implement appropriate changes to subsequent schedules.
Communicate special situations and instructions to other planners, operating personnel, and sales personnel as needed.
Recommend system enhancements to improve schedule results.
Serve as an alternate point of contact for Sales and Quality personnel regarding material requiring special attention or processing.
Inform others of exceptions or problems involving systems, inventory, or operating personnel, whether resolved or requiring resolution.
Create special schedules as directed by Quality, Operations, or Research personnel.
Contact appropriate personnel regarding material held for disposition to help expedite its resolution.
Travel to customers, outside processors, and other Cleveland-Cliffs facilities as needed.
Develop and publish periodic planning and projection documents.
Work as a team player to support the goals and objectives of the Manufacturing Planning department.
Support other Area Planners by performing tasks professionally, accurately, and on time.
Interact professionally, courteously, and informatively with other departments.
Provide weekend, after-hours, and holiday coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.