Quanex is looking for a Planner and Scheduler to join our team located in Cambridge, Ohio!
This position is responsible for monitoring customer demand and replenishment levels for spacer finished goods. and subsequent creation of a production schedule to satisfy requirements.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What Success Looks Like:
- Schedule core production runs
- Monitor customer orders, kan bans, special requests, etc.
- Timely scheduling to meet delivery dates and service level targets
- Maintain targeted levels of FG for safety stock
- Support plant production and efficiency goals
- Interface with Sales/CS regarding customer orders and production issues
- Support cycle count program and work to reduce variances
- Perform inventory adjustments
- Trouble shoot FG reporting issues
- Assist Shipping in allocation of stock, assigning material to orders, etc.
- Assist with plant trial scheduling
- Provide plant feedback on overall volume of business and recommends any additional hours needed
- Compliance to all internal procedures
- Ensure FG available to meet customer order requirements
- Efficient and timely production schedule
- Effective interface with CS and Sales
- Campaign/batch numbers scheduled and available for Mixing
- Accurate presentation of overall business volume to support production planning
- Effective resolution of stock allocation/variance issues
- Overall level of support provided to the production and inventory teams
- Internal procedure compliance
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Your Credentials:
- High school education or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of college, business school, or related training or work experience.
- 2+ years of related production planning/scheduling experience in manufacturing.
- Detail-oriented with strong planning, analytical, and monitoring skills.
- Ability to perform required data entry.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with a wide variety of company personnel at all levels.
Salary Range: $50K-68k commensurate w/ bonus potential
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school education or equivalent
- At least two years of college, business school, related training, or equivalent work experience
- At least two years of related production planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing
- Detail-oriented with strong planning, analytical, and monitoring skills
- Ability to perform required data entry
- Strong computer skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with personnel at all levels
Quanex Building Products Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Quanex Building Products and has not been reviewed or approved by Quanex Building Products.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes two PPO options with in‑network preventive care fully covered, plus dental and vision, indicating a robust core offering. Surgery support services and first‑month eligibility further reinforce access and breadth.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is available, with site‑specific formulas that employees can verify. Company‑paid life and disability bolster long‑term financial security alongside retirement savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match provides meaningful ownership value. Materials characterize this ESPP as unusually generous for the industry.
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What We Do
At Quanex (NYSE: NX), we are a global manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor living markets. From iconic skylines to everyday homes, our components enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, and aesthetics of spaces worldwide. Our Business Segments: • Extruded Solutions: Delivering high-performance profiles and materials for windows, doors, and architectural products. • Hardware Solutions: Providing advanced components that enhance functionality, security, and efficiency. • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored products and services designed to meet unique customer needs and complex applications. Our Commitment: • Innovating to enhance product performance and sustainability. • Helping customers achieve greater production efficiency. • Supporting the communities where we live and work. • Delivering long-term value to our shareholders. • Empowering our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. We are A Part of Something Bigger.
