Production Planner 1 at Farwest Steel Corporation

Eugene, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

21.2

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Coordination, Production Planning, Communication, Data Analysis, Liaison, Contract Review, Root Cause Analysis, Excel, Mathematical Calculations, Office Procedures, Teamwork

Industry

mining

Description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Production Planner 1 position! STABLE FULL-TIME WORK EXPECTED THROUGH 2025 AND 2026 CALENDER YEARS AND BEYOND! About Farwest: Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees Benefits: Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability About this position: As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US. Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as required Starting Wage: $21.00 - $27.00, depending on experience Purpose of the Position: Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production: Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes priorities for specific customer orders or projects, and revises schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment. Key Responsibilities for this role include: Assess, facilitate and communicate rush request capabilities between operations, sales, purchasing, shipping, and programming. Update and maintain all customer's calculations. Provide recommendations to sales for adjustments to ensure customer inventories are correct. Act as a liaison between sales, ops, outside fabrication vendors, shipping and programming. Ensure clear communication between teams for improved customer service. Coordinate and facilitate contract reviews for special projects. Collect, compile, and forward pertinent information to necessary parties. Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or programming departments. Manage Estimated Delivery Date calculator to maximize production and reduce late deliveries. Research delivery performance KPI’s. Perform root cause analysis and recommend actions. Lead weekly review meeting on results. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required and 1 or more years of experience, or equivalent Communicate effectively with the use of oral and written English Use and understand and make mathematical calculations Apply modern office procedures and methods with computer and telephone equipment Work in a team environment treating our internal and external customers with courtesy and tact Advanced knowledge of Excel and other analysis tools Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers Click "Apply Now" to submit your job application. Work Opportunity Tax Credit Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation. Questionnaire Instructions Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box Click on Continue to begin Please answer each question Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview. Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign. *ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.

Responsibilities

This role involves scheduling and coordinating the flow of work within the manufacturing plant by reviewing schedules, establishing priorities for customer orders, and revising plans based on resource availability. Key duties include assessing rush requests, acting as a liaison between various departments and vendors, managing delivery dates, and performing root cause analysis on performance KPIs.