Manufacturing Planning Planner

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate need for a Planner in the Manufacturing Planning department located at our Cleveland Works facility. The planner will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating the production activities of the hot dip galvanizing lines for both Cleveland Works and Columbus Coatings to ensure efficient utilization of resources, on-time delivery of products, and alignment with customer and quality requirements at both facilities. This role requires strong coordination between production, quality, maintenance, and logistics.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain daily schedules and weekly / monthly production plans for two hot dip galvanizing lines

• Balance production priorities, unit capacities, and inventory availability to meet customer demands

• Monitor the execution of the production schedules and plans and adjust as needed due to machine downtime, material shortages, or quality issues

• Work with expeditors and Commercial to ensure schedules are meeting customer requirements

• Collaborate with maintenance to plan and accommodate preventative maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime

• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Power Bi to analyze production data and generate reports on productivity, efficiency, and on-time delivery performance

• Participate in daily operational meetings for both units and in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughout

• Available for periodic weekend and holiday coverage

• Other ad hoc duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, troubleshooting and strategic thinking

• Possess strong attention to detail

• Be reasonably proficient in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Operations

• Production scheduling experience or experience in activities that have supported the scheduling activity

• A basic working knowledge of steelmaking/material flow a plus

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.