Manufacturing Planning Planner

Cleveland-Cliffs•West Chester, PA

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel is hiring a Production Planner for its West Chester, Ohio office. The position generates melt shop schedules for steelmaking facilities in Mansfield, Ohio, and Butler, Pennsylvania. The Planner plans, schedules, and coordinates unit production activities within In Process Specification (IPS) and operational guidelines, including commercial or quality priority orders, to support on-time delivery of steel products. The role requires coordination with Customer Service, Priority Analysts, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics. The Planner reviews production results against schedules, adjusts upcoming schedules as appropriate, communicates special situations and exceptions, and creates special schedules at the direction of Quality, Operations, or Research personnel. The role also develops and publishes periodic planning and projection documents, supports other Area Planners and the Manufacturing Planning department, and travels to customers, outside processors, and other Cleveland-Cliffs facilities as needed. Weekend, after-hours, and holiday coverage is required. Cleveland-Cliffs describes its total compensation package as including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree involving analytical skills or equivalent experience.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office and strong proficiency in Excel.
Highly motivated, with 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 or material flow.

Responsibilities

Review actual production to identify variations from the plan or schedule, evaluate changes, and implement appropriate adjustments 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 expedited disposition.
Travel to customers, outside processors, and other Cleveland-Cliffs facilities as needed.
Develop and publish periodic planning and projection documents.
Work as a team member to support the goals and objectives of the Manufacturing Planning department.
Support other Area Planners by performing tasks professionally, accurately, and on time.
Interact with other departments professionally, courteously, and informatively.
Provide weekend, after-hours, and holiday coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.