Production Planning Engineer
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Phoenix-420 Building-Office - Phoenix, AZ 85009The Production Planning Engineer is essential in helping the organization develop and execute a plan to meet steel fabrication needs. This position is tasked with scheduling and progressing all steps required for steel fabrication through product delivery.
Key Performance Objectives
Builds Fabrication Schedules for new projects.
Maintains Fabrication Schedules based on progress of integral activities.
Runs What-if? scenarios for fabrication assignments to various shops.
Analyzes shop productivity and works with Plant Manager(s) to improve as needed.
Coordinates with various departments and aligns Fab Schedules with other departmental scheduling tools.
Advises on opportunities for productivity improvements.
Utilizes manpower resource loading to forecast shop manpower needs.
Facilitate and/ or participated in Project Meetings regarding schedule progress.
Develop fabrication indicators to measure shop performance.
Interfaces with Project Manager and necessary departments to assist in the scheduling of work and materials to and from sub-fabricators.
Tracks, understands, and reports on sub-fabricators adherence to the project schedule.
Works closely with Project Team in evaluating changes to the scope of work and impacts to the production schedule.
Education/Training
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university preferred; or equivalate relevant work experience
Work Experience
Three or more years of related scheduling experience in the fabrication, and/or general construction industry.
Specialized Knowledge
General knowledge of fabrication and /or construction methods, processes, scheduling, and coordination.
Software & Technology
Scheduling software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, and other similar scheduling tools.
Work Environment
Position requires as many hours as needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position.
This position is generally indoors in a climate-controlled office. However, some visitations to the outdoor plant facilities can be required.
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.
At Schuff Steel, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. Our team environment is based on respect, effective communications, and accountability. We believe employees should have great working conditions along with opportunities to grow and develop. We proudly promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has a chance to be successful. #LI-KF1
Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan. We value Diversity. Rated by ENR as a leading builder in America, please consider joining our elite organization today. Apply directly. No agenciesQualifications
Company at a glance
Schuff Steel is one of the largest structural steel fabrication and erection companies in the United States. Founded in 1976 by Dave Schuff, the company has experienced substantial growth, performing projects throughout the country to become one of the nation’s largest and most experienced structural steel fabricator and erectors. We are the contractor of choice for the large/complex steel fabrication and erection projects, such as stadiums, sports arenas, convention centers, casinos, commercial high-rises, hospitals, airports and more. Schuff Steel is headquartered in Arizona and has offices and shops across North America.
Schuff Steel has been ranked by ENR as the top Steel Erector and in the top 10 specialty contractors overall. From our design-assist/design-build pre-construction engineering services through erection, our innovative approach to project execution has placed us at the head of the class. With in-house engineering capabilities utilizing the latest tools and design techniques, we deliver the most efficient steel design possible, providing pre-construction budgeting along the way.
At Schuff Steel, we believe our employees are our greatest assets. Our team environment is based on respect, communication and collaboration and is a key contributor to our success as a company. We believe you should be well compensated, have great working conditions, supportive well-rounded employee benefits and opportunities to grow.
We proudly promote a diverse workplace and have a long record of hiring veterans, all ethnicities and people in non-traditional positions. Our drug free work environment is inclusive and safe so you can feel good about the work that you do.
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