Manufacturing Order Planning Specialist (Layout)

Company Description

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held.  An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany, and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide. 

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in.  The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.  

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets.  The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Job Description

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

Review, plan, and schedule raw material processing and equipment utilization in a manner that ensures the completion of customer orders, meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are not all encompassing.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned consistent with business requirements.)

• Perform review of customer orders, pre-costing data, special processing specifications, in-process production schedules, material inventory listings, equipment capacity and utilization schedules.
• Escalate to and review with Material Layout questionable or unusual product specifications.
• Perform material selection and production layout for a wide variety of special metal processing functions in order to achieve defined customer specifications, quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Select material from prime, miscellaneous and scrap inventory using aged inventory practices whenever possible.
• Designate prime coil use only after other sources of materials have been exhausted or as required through an analysis of alternatives in order to maximize material utilization, minimize scrap, excess production costs and machine down time, while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Determine over shipment options in efffort to maximize coil use and reduce production of scrap.
• Using prescribed formula, perform material yield calculations, estimate scrap and restocks resulting from each layout.
• Prescribe machine operations necessary to produce order, pull inventory from stock.
• Consult with Metallurgist on new product process methodologies to ensure complete understanding of the same.
• List reduction requirements for rolling operations and detail furnace, slitting, skiving, inspection, packing and other operations from which schedulers will work.
• Review and combine orders for maximum utilization of materials and equipment.
• Enter related data and schedule information daily.
• Coordinate with scheduling and inventory control and perform re-layouts as requested to maximize material utilization and achieve delivery schedules.
• Notify Layout when material inventory reaches re-order levels; generate material requisitions as appropriate.
• Perform moderately complex calculations using calculator, charts and personal process knowledge in order to set layouts and achieve defined end product results.
• Refer unusual production requirements, schedule and equipment conflicts to Manager.
• Provide data, reports and other information as requested by Sales Department.
• Conduct intermittent operational audit to ensure that work is performed as designated in layout.
• Review and evaluate production, equipment, process and/or material modifications as required or requested by supervision.
• Regular attendance at work is required.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations including the use of all basic math concepts, calculation of percents, square footage, fraction and decimal conversion.
• Knowledge of machine operation processes and general machining operations and terminology.
• Minimum 3 years related material or production scheduling experience, preferably within manufacturing and/or metal processing environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to satisfy I-9 requirements
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and background check
• Must be able to report to work in person in the office
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to balance changing priorities and demands.

PLEASE NOTE, NO SPONSORSHIP OR VISA SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Ulbrich offers competitive wages, benefits and a friendly, safety focused work environment. Rewarding career opportunities in a world-class business environment where employees are committed to lean thinking and continuous improvement. At Ulbrich, We Deliver Precision® thanks to our highly-skilled and dedicated workforce.

This position offers competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture.  Pay range for this role is $26.44 - $33.65 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Veterans/Disabled

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance, we require all applicants to disclose whether they are subject to any non-compete, confidentiality, non-disparagement, or similar agreements with current or former employers that may still be in effect. This disclosure is essential to ensure that your employment with us will not conflict with any existing contractual obligations, and that you are able to perform your duties without restriction. By identifying any such agreements at the outset, we can address potential issues proactively and uphold both our legal responsibilities and yours as a prospective employee.