Production Scheduler

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; St. Joe (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Disability Insurance

401K with Roth option

Profit sharing

Bonuses (pay-for-performance)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships and more

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain detailed production schedules that align with customer demand and manufacturing capacity. This role partners with Operations, Commercial, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure on-time delivery and efficient production flow.

The ideal candidate will leverage ERP systems to maintain accurate planning data, monitor bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement while upholding safety policies and company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling for a manufacturing operation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analysis to improve planning accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules balancing demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Purchasing, and Finance to support on-time delivery.
• Monitor capacity and identify bottlenecks; expedite orders when needed.
• Maintain planning data in ERP and validate data integrity.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

ERP platforms (MS Dynamics / Oracle / SAP)

Job description

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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.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 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