What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Outokumpu?
We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Calvert.
The position will be on site 50% of the work time, so 2-3 days per week.
Objective: Create, submit and maintain production sequences for Melt Shop and Hot Strip Mill facilities, as well as supporting functions; reallocate/prioritize materials in process to fulfill customer demand; generate and edit Production Orders; collaborate with other Business Areas to better achieve SOTIF and satisfy customer needs
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5 years of demonstrated experience in production planning or scheduling, ideally within a relevant manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
- Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with strong skills in data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of production forecasting, capacity planning, and production cost control preferred.
Competencies & Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- Skilled in data analytics and visualization (Power BI, Excel).
- Strategic decision‑making capabilities.
- Clear communication skills and active listening.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and control production for each piece of equipment.
- Provide planning scenarios to operations to address breakdowns, constraints, and capacity availability.
- Track and document actual production from Melt Shop and Hot Strip Mill using Excel, Power BI, or Word.
- Maintain the Melt Schedule in SCM Viewpoint to support Real-Time Order Promising.
- Monitor demand and position for multiple products, making adjustments to meet customer requirements.
- Evaluate quality reports and reroute material accordingly (e.g., rework, alternative paths).
- Create, edit, and close production orders.
- Make weekly planning decisions to reduce changeover time while increasing SOTIF.
- Communicate planning updates to operations and sales, and collaborate closely with Mexinox teams.
- Participate in a rotation schedule for weekends and holidays, with required on‑call availability.
Salary: USD.76,200-104,700
What we offer:
- Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
- Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
- Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-281-3631 or email humanresources.sl-usa@outokumpu.com.
If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-281-3631 or email humanresources.sl-usa@outokumpu.com.