Production Planner 2 at Reliance, Inc in Union City, California

Job Description:

Job Summary



This job is in the Plant family (Operations), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing work metals processing and distribution work within the Reliance family of companies. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.


Physical Requirements



Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, 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

• Responsible for developing and planning production schedules to ensure integration of production capabilities, processes, programs, customer services/commitments and overall efficiencies.


• Develops cut schedules according to customer specifications while ensuring on-time deliveries.


• Prepares, coordinates and communicates production schedules with sales and operations.


• Minimizes production costs through job sequencing and batching and calculating the most efficient use of source material to minimize scrap.


• Confers with operations to determine status of the production schedule and expedites operations to minimize the impact of scheduled delays.


• Forecasts and monitors inventory and stocking requirements to support production.


• Confirms and/or coordinates inventory transfers.


• Adjusts schedules to accommodate equipment failures, customer demands and other variables.


• Identifies and recommends improvements for increasing productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction and collaborates with cross-functional departments to improve product quality and productivity.


• Works with maintenance to plan efficient shutdowns.


• Calculates order durations based on speeds, feeds and quantities.


• Monitors progress of production against the master schedule and coordinates breaks in the schedule.


• Provides information and support to sales, supervision and management.


• May be responsible for coordinating the sale and preparation of scrap material.

• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.


Required Skills




• 5 - 10 years of production planning experience in manufacturing, distribution or like industry required.
• High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree preferred.
• Broad understanding of concepts and principles pertinent to raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of material required.
• Broad understanding of company product(s) and their uses required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and math skills required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Efficient, well organized and detail oriented with a proven track record of problem-solving required.
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations) required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.

• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications and ERP systems required.


Compensation Range



The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $35.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Apply Now