Production Planning Clerk

About the role

Join a team that keeps manufacturing moving at Heidtman Tubular Products. We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Production Planning Clerk to join our Erie, MI team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems, and coordinating production activities to ensure customers receive their orders on time, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, cost, schedule, and manage production jobs with outside processors.
• Prepare and distribute work orders and production releases.
• Process warehouse production orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Record pickup information and shipping details as needed.
• Reconcile shipping documents and update information in the Invex ERP system.
• Monitor warehouse schedules and collaborate with production scheduling to support on-time delivery.
• Investigate and resolve internal invoicing discrepancies.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure efficient workflow and exceptional customer service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team's success.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet changing deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with computers and data entry.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Understanding of manufacturing or production processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of steel industry terminology is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with Invex ERP is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Wellness programs.
• Health club reimbursement.
• Work boot reimbursement.
• Tuition assistance.

At Heidtman, you're more than an employee—you’re part of a family-owned company that values teamwork, professional growth, and long-term success.