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Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Production Planner 1 position!STABLE FULL-TIME WORK EXPECTED THROUGH 2025 AND 2026 CALENDER YEARS AND BEYOND!About Farwest:Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwests products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees Benefits:Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% MatchWe offer full benefits with options to suit everyoneIncentive based on safety, up to .60 centsTuition reimbursement and career development opportunitiesCompensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability About this position: As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidates eligibility to legally work in the US.Job Type: Full Time, OnsiteSchedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as requiredStarting Wage: $21.00 - $27.00, depending on experiencePurpose of the Position: Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production: Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes priorities for specific customer orders or projects, and revises schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment.Key Responsibilities for this role include:Assess, facilitate and communicate rush request capabilities between operations, sales, purchasing, shipping, and programming.Update and maintain all customer's calculations. Provide recommendations to sales for adjustments to ensure customer inventories are correct.Act as a liaison between sales, ops, outside fabrication vendors, shipping and programming. Ensure clear communication between teams for improved customer service.Coordinate and facilitate contract reviews for special projects. Collect, compile, and forward pertinent information to necessary parties. Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or programming departments.Manage Estimated Delivery Date calculator to maximize production and reduce late deliveries. Research delivery performance KPIs. Perform root cause analysis and recommend actions. Lead weekly review meeting on results.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required and 1 or more years of experience, or equivalentCommunicate effectively with the use of oral and written EnglishUse and understand and make mathematical calculationsApply modern office procedures and methods with computer and telephone equipmentWork in a team environment treating our internal and external customers with courtesy and tactAdvanced knowledge of Excel and other analysis tools Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at