Summary

Provide the primary planning and scheduling function for the Special Metals Corporation ingot, billet and bar product lines resulting in the timely and efficient manufacture of these products. Focusing primarily on the peel, sonic and shipment of material. Individual must be able to work in and react to changing priorities in a high pressure environment. Individual must have an organized, systematic approach to problem solving. The position will also provide secondary support for the Traffic department to support shipment schedules.

Essential Functions

Extensive knowledge and understanding of SMC manufacturing operations and capabilities

Proficiency in Oracle Applications Business System

Use of Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office for performance of daily activities

Create Discrete Jobs to satisfy Sales Order demand requirements

Issue releases for reapplication of existing inventory for sale.

Schedule outsourcing of peel. Sonic and cut in half jobs as needed to meet customer demands.

Have authority over and manage the daily and weekly production planning schedule of the Bar Mill from start to finish. Working with the Bar Mill Manager to execute the plan developed.

Issue requisitions for outside processing requirements

Supports manufacturing engineering with PFMEAs and their resultant control plans and improvement initiatives, to include SPC, shop wide.

Ability to facilitate Kaizen events within the department to drive required improvements. Identifies and prioritizes improvement opportunities which have greatest potential for positively improving on delivered performance.

Additional Responsibilities

.As assigned by the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Incumbent will possess a BS Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering. Valued experience would include responsibility which reflects success in leadership roles gained though work in a process manufacturing environment, and thorough knowledge of Lean manufacturing skills set, Theory of Constraint, Six Sigma, and Value Stream mapping.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy is a requirement.

• Ability to interface with any person in the organization.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.

• Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential.

• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment – The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.