Production Scheduler - Metals USA

Metals USA is seeking a Production Scheduler for our Northbrook, IL location. Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and services. Metals USA is a solid, growth-oriented company servicing the defense, commercial construction, and road construction and fabrication industries.

Benefits of working with us:


* Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual | 3 weeks within 1 year
* Excellent health, dental, & vision Insurance options
* Life & AD&D Insurance w/buy-up plans for Employee and Dependents
* HSA & FSA Options
* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability w/buy-up options
* 401(K) programs w/company match
* Wellness Program w/incentives
* Large company w/opportunities for growth and advancement
* Tuition reimbursement
* Inclusive working environment

WAGE RANGE: $45,000 - $55,000 annually

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


* Maintains all production orders, open production orders and releases work to the shop.
* Reviews daily work center capacities to update.
* Communicates with sales and production on order expediting.
* Provides order visibility for overtime planning.
* Reviews and completes production paperwork on all production orders for accuracy prior to sending to production.
* Provides visibility/follow up on upcoming orders as well as orders already in production.
* Develops understanding of customer base and customer requirements to ensure customers' needs are met.
* Reviews shipping schedules to ensure on time deliveries.
* Develops working knowledge of all production equipment to better plan workloads.
* Assists in achieving highest productivity and efficiency levels.
* Allocates inventory to ensure cost effective production, reduction of scrap loss, and on time deliveries.
* Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Production
* Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
* Adheres to Reliance's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
* Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

"Metals USA provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability."





Requirements:


* High School Graduate or Equivalent
* Ability to communicate both oral & written effectively with both internal & external customers
* Must have mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings & documents, blue prints
* Must have strong, demonstrated sustained working abilities in a fast paced production area
* Ability to adapt quickly to change and work under tight deadlines
* Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, deadline driven organization
* Must be organized with attention to detail
* Demonstrates strong customer service, exercises diplomacy and maintains the highest level of confidentiality
* Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office Software (Word, Access, Excel) and ERP



Certifications/Licenses:


* Valid OSHA Forklift certification (if assisting as a production worker)
* Valid Overheard Crane Certification (if assisting as a production worker)

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)


* Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
* Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements:


* Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)--when going to warehouse.
* Steel-toed boots
* Hard hats with chin straps; chin straps must be worn at all times on elevated surface
* Protective eyewear
* Hand protection
* Arm guards/sleeves
* Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program



Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.


* Typical working withing an office setting
* Walking inside of an industrial warehouse
* Environmental temperature changes (extreme heat & cold)
* Moderate to loud noise levels
* Vibration
* Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
* Day and night shifts

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled