What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner I position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
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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 corporate performance
- 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, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Starting Wage: $19.00 - $25.00, depending on experience
Farwest Steel’s Operations Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Production Planner I. The Production Scheduler coordinates and manages the flow of work between departments in a manufacturing environment to ensure timely and efficient production. This role reviews the master production schedule and work orders, establishes priorities based on customer requirements, and adjusts plans in response to workforce availability, material supply, equipment status, and production capacity.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Evaluate and communicate rush order capabilities across operations, sales, purchasing, shipping, and programming to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Maintain and update customer inventory calculators; analyze and recommend adjustments to support accurate inventory management.
- Serve as a key liaison between sales, operations, shipping, and programming to facilitate effective communication and improve overall customer service.
- Coordinate and support contract review processes for special projects; collect, compile, and distribute necessary information to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with department supervisors to monitor production progress and incorporate changes from methods or programming teams.
- Manage and optimize the Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) calculator to maximize production efficiency and minimize late deliveries.
- Analyze operations workload and identify opportunities for sales growth or production improvements.
- Monitor delivery performance KPIs, conduct root cause analysis, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Lead weekly performance review meetings to present findings and align cross-functional teams on next steps.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; minimum of 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficient in performing mathematical calculations relevant to production planning.
- Skilled in using modern office tools, including telephone and computer systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data analysis tools and reporting platforms.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
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Questionnaire Instructions
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Salary : $19 - $25
