About the Position

Planner/Scheduler II

Location: Acworth, Georgia, United States

Company: thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc.

Job Summary

This individual will oversee the daily control of product order processing from reviewing and scheduling production orders by processing station. This individual will be responsible for scheduling orders to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.

Responsibilities

Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.
Prepares work orders.
Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.
Utilize Job BOSS generated reports to update the capacity cutoff calendar. (Canada only)
Utilize the SAP system to update the planning and backlog.
Work with Sales and Material teams to generate accurate demand forecasts and adjust production plans based on forecast changes.
Coordinate with Customer Service and Materials teams to align production with order intake for both regular and rush jobs.
Work closely with the Programming/Operational teams to plan jobs across various machines, prioritizing orders based on lead time, capacity, and customer requirements.
Assess manpower, machine, and material availability to optimize production efficiency.
Reassign or reschedule workloads as needed due to scheduled maintenance or machine breakdowns.
Creating/Verifying and arranging transfer of material pick orders for each machine.
Maintain visibility of order flow and proactively flag potential delays, such as material stockouts, overutilized machines, or tooling issues.
Maintain the daily Delivery Schedule report to ensure alignment between actual production and the planned schedule.
Respond to expedite requests by reprioritizing and rescheduling tasks to meet urgent order requirements.
Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Shipping teams to execute expedited orders efficiently
Ensure timely release of PPAPs in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams as applicable.
This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.
Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes and Competencies.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

3+ years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
Must know the different processes involved in manufacturing parts.
Ability to create and understand reports to make production planning decisions.
Basic math and reading skills obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with computers.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication
Possess the ability to understand equipment and tolerances.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proactive problem-solving mindset

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in ERP/MRP system; experience with Job Boss (Canada) or SAP (US) is a plus

We Offer

Competitive salary: $70-$72K annually
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Voluntary Wellness Programs
401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or TK representative for applicable benefits information.

About the Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence.”

Important to Us

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation & Benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We Value Diversity

Diversity promotes appreciation of all the individual strengths and differences in the workforce; it is a driver and an expression of our corporate culture. We feel companies that give equal support to all employees regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, or sexual orientation enjoy important competitive advantages and are more efficient. So we can harness diversity to the benefit of employees and the company.

Application Process

Online Application: Apply online in less than 10 minutes.
Receipt of Application: Confirmation of receipt within minutes if applied online.
Review by Functional Department: Preliminary selection by the specialist department.
Interview: Personal interview with the specialist department and HR.
The Offer: Employment contract once details are agreed.
Starting Out: Welcome to thyssenkrupp!
Onboarding: Individual support to help you get started.

Disclaimer

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Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

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Planner/Scheduler II

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