Pre-Production Planner Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Pre-Production Planner American Steel and Aluminum

LLC – 3.3

Auburn, MA Job Details Full-time $55,000 – $60,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Management ASA Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Production planning Organizational skills Trade school Manufacturing Associate’s degree Communication skills Full Job Description American Steel and Aluminum (ASA) , a leading metals supplier and fabricator dating back to 1806, has always prided itself in delivering world class products to our extensive customer base through a focus on innovation, quality, and integrity. Our mission has, and always will be, to ensure ASA continues to be an industry leader with unmatched quality, customer service second to none, and a workforce that is inclusive and dynamic. With customers that span across a multitude of industries – defense, robotics, automotive, industrial, and more – our organization requires a team just as diverse to continue meeting the needs of our customer base. For ASA, it’s just not about attracting top talent; rather our emphasis on championing continual employee development, providing challenging and rewarding assignments, and leveraging a collaborative team culture is what separates us from our competition. While we have a rich history that is almost 220 years old, we welcome you to join our growing organization and help usher in the next generation of Team ASA. Why Join Our Team? Transparent & Rewarding Culture! Competitive Pay! Advancement Opportunities! Paid Time Off – Vacation, Personal, Sick, Maternity/Paternity/Family, Bereavement, and Holidays! Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield! Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans! Traditional & Roth 401(k) With Company Match! Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance! Employee Assistance Program! Tuition & Ongoing Development Reimbursement! Community Outreach/Volunteer Events! Pet Insurance! Employee Perks/Discounts On Vacations, Events, & More! Position Summary The Pre-Production Planner will be involved in ensuring jobs have all required programs, prints, and materials for completion. To prepare for production, the Pre-Production Planner must allocate materials, monitor supply flow, compile pre-production packets, and produce a production schedule. What You’ll Do Foster a culture of safety awareness & prioritization. Ensure that quality standards are met; champion quality ownership of work center. Enforce all company rules and policies; communicate issues or concerns with leadership. Forecast and schedule usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels. Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand. Identify and Allocate materials for processing. Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage. Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory. Ensure jobs have required programs, prints, and materials for completion. Compile pre-production packets and produce reports based on findings and performance of production. Manage deadlines based on project expectations. Expedite production as necessary to meet customer deadlines. Inform the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules. Scan images. Ability to collaborate with cross-department staff, including Operations, Quality, and Technical Services. Involvement in filing and file management of virtual locations. Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by the division and/or corporate management team. Required Skill and Experience High attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred. Ability to read blueprints a plus. Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently along with the ability to think strategically and creatively. Education Requirements A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent such as a GED, is required. Bachelor’s or Associates Degree is highly preferred. Technical school and/or practical experience is highly preferred. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with ADA recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job. Employee safety is a top priority at ASA and assigned workload may involve handling of heavy machinery, tools, and materials and as such we like to be clear and transparent about the physical requirements to perform this role safely. Ability to lift at least 10lbs. Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Ability to maintain coordinated manual dexterity with mental and visual attentiveness for sustained periods of time. EEO Statement American Steel and Aluminum LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

Manufacturing:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Auburn, MA 01501 (Required)

Work Location:

In person