Cashier

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing work metals processing and distribution work within the Reliance family of companies.  Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for developing and planning production schedules to ensure integration of production capabilities, processes, programs, customer services/commitments and overall efficiencies.
• Develops cut schedules according to customer specifications while ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Prepares, coordinates and communicates production schedules with sales and operations.
• Minimizes production costs through job sequencing and batching and calculating the most efficient use of source material to minimize scrap.
• Confers with operations to determine status of the production schedule and expedites operations to minimize the impact of scheduled delays.
• Forecasts and monitors inventory and stocking requirements to support production.
• Confirms and/or coordinates inventory transfers.
• Consults with Operations Manager to help adjust schedules to accommodate equipment failures, customer demands and other variables.
• Identifies and recommends improvements for increasing productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction and collaborates with cross-functional departments to improve product quality and productivity.
• Assists the Operations Manager to help plan efficient shutdowns.
• Calculates order durations based on speeds, feeds and quantities.
• Monitors progress of production against the master schedule and coordinates breaks in the schedule.
• Provides information and support to sales, supervision and management.
• May be responsible for coordinating the sale and preparation of scrap material as well as managing proper REM usage.

·         Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.  

All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management. 

 ·         2-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

·         High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree preferred.

• Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of material required.
• Understanding of company product(s) and their uses required.

·         Excellent oral and written communication and math skills required.

·         Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.

Efficient, well organized and detail oriented with a proven track record of problem-solving required. 

·         The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations) required.

·         Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.

·         Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required. 

·         Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications and ERP systems required.