Production Scheduler

Nucor Corporation; St. Joe (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships and more

Job summary

Nucor Fastener Indiana, part of Nucor Corporation, is seeking a Production Scheduler to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity and inventory targets at the St. Joe site. This role partners with Operations, Commercial, Purchasing, and Finance to enable on-time delivery and efficient planning.

Candidates should have scheduling experience, ERP familiarity, and strong data skills to improve forecasting and inventory performance within a safety-conscious, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling for a manufacturing operation.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and inventory planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules to support customer and operational requirements.
• Review demand, forecasts, and production capacity to create effective production plans.
• Monitor work center performance to identify capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Expedite production orders and coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve schedule disruptions, material shortages, and urgent customer needs.
• Maintain and validate planning, inventory, and master data within the ERP system to ensure scheduling accuracy and data integrity.
• Crosstrain and provide support for planning, scheduling, and inventory management activities as needed.

Skills

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Forecasting

Demand planning

Data analysis

ERP experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Job Details

Division: Nucor Fastener Indiana

Location: St. Joe, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules that balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory objectives. This role works closely with Operations, Commercial, Purchasing, and Finance to support on-time delivery, efficient production flow, and accurate planning data. The Scheduler also helps prioritize production needs, expedite critical orders, and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules to support customer and operational requirements.
• Review demand, forecasts, and production capacity to create effective production plans.
• Monitor work center performance to identify capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Expedite production orders and coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve schedule disruptions, material shortages, and urgent customer needs.
• Maintain and validate planning, inventory, and master data within the ERP system to ensure scheduling accuracy and data integrity.
• Crosstrain and provide support for planning, scheduling, and inventory management activities as needed.

Safety

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling/planner for a manufacturing operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms).
• Experience in inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, or production planning.
• Experience utilizing reporting and data analysis tools to improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, and customer service.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace