Production Planner

Job Summary

Service Steel Aerospace (SSA) is a leading global distributor of high-performance aerospace metals, including stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys. With 50 years of experience, SSA supports the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries with quality materials and reliable service.

We are committed to delivering excellence through strong customer partnerships, technical expertise, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Join a solid, growing company where your work directly supports critical industries worldwide.

Our Production Planner works with the Sales Department and the Operations Department to schedule the work production. The Production Planner plans and maps out the work orders and manages the work order flow through the warehouse and helps manage the inventory through the usage of material.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Work Order Planning:

• Organize work orders released to Operations for production scheduling.

• Plan stock for Operations to use on work orders.

• Map out cutting steps for Operations to follow.

• Release orders to the shop floor for production.

• Management of Work Orders:

• Plan the logistics of where and how the orders will flow through the warehouse.

• Status Work Orders with production code.

• Status Work Orders on daily shipping report.

• Calculate total square inches cut on each order.

• Maintain lead time and cutting schedule.

• Communicate with Sales Department on any quality issues.

• Communicate with Sales Department on any work order changes.

• Coordinate production schedule with the Operations Manager and Floor Supervisors.

• Attend regular production review meeting to facilitate on time deliveries.

• Update shop inventory processing in the inventory computer system (eSTEL PLAN)

Required Skills

• University or college diploma or equivalent industry work experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in aerospace quality metals industry or other related metals industry.
• Computer skills including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of Band Saws preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Good mathematical skills and spatial recognition.
• Self-motivated and can act on own initiative.
• Experience working to targets and deadlines.
• Can quickly learn in complex industry.
• Adaptable and have a positive attitude towards change.
• Motivated, communicative and goal oriented.
• Ability to work overtime.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Service Steel Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.