Job Description and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Production, Planning & Control team in Calgary. In this role, this position would work closely with our Sales, Operations, Tubular Planning and Finance teams to create manufacturing orders, plan and schedule coupling production; ensure sufficient raw material, coordinate movement of products to our tubular mills; provide analytical and reporting support to ensure revenue goals and customer demands are met. This position will report directly to the Production Planning Director.
- Create, outline and communicate required schedules, defining what is required from the operations team
- Schedule and monitor production of customer orders through all plant processes
- Coordinating raw material buys based on firm orders and forecasts
- Adjust day-to-day production schedule based on changes in tubular mill requirements, production constraints and raw material availability
- Report variances and define potential options to overcome challenges as they arise
- Have a clear understanding of operational concepts such as just-in-time planning, lead time, weeks on hand and weeks of supply
- Closely coordinate and communicate production & supply plans to tubular mills
- Track and update capacities as it relates to product mix to meet production requirements
- Communicate when purchases are required to supplement internal production
- Help tubular planners manage the rules for order acceptance and forecast consumption
- Ensure that all documentation for the sales forecasting processes and systems are current
Requirements
- BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or other related fields
- Knowledge of OCTG industry standards including API, CSA, and ASTM an asset
- 1-2 years related experience in a scheduling/planning role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in tubular and/or steel mill operations
- Ability to motivate employees and effectively carry out tasks through others; ability to foster a cooperative work environment in a matrix organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Power BI and the ability to learn various in-house computer software
- Ability to effectively plan, develop and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, meticulous ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; effective conflict resolution and/or mediation skills
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
Short and long-term disability programs
Competitive retirement plans
Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
Tuition reimbursement
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Knowledge of OCTG industry standards, including API, CSA, and ASTM
- 1–2 years of related scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably tubular or steel mill operations
- Ability to motivate employees and carry out tasks through others in a matrix organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI; ability to learn in-house software
- Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution, and mediation skills
Orion Steel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with low out-of-pocket costs, and day-one eligibility is highlighted in multiple postings. Feedback suggests family medical, dental, and vision insurance are positioned as low-cost for employees.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently cited, with some materials noting additional employer-funded accounts and pension eligibility for certain bargaining units. Retirement offerings are framed as competitive and available to qualifying employees.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Monthly or regular performance bonus opportunities are frequently included alongside base pay. Incentivized overtime and bonus structures are portrayed as part of the total compensation mix.
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What We Do
Orion Steel is a leading North American producer that manufactures engineered steel products for rail, energy, and industrial end markets. The company owns and operates Rocky Mountain Steel Mills, Interpro Pipe and Steel, and Oregon Steel Mills, delivering a broad selection of specialty steel solutions to meet the demands of customers across the United States and Canada.
