Production Scheduler: Plan, Schedule & Optimize Manufacturing

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a Production Scheduler to create and maintain schedules balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory targets. This role collaborates with Operations, Commercial, Purchasing, and Finance to support on-time delivery and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has scheduling experience in manufacturing, ERP familiarity, and knowledge of inventory planning. Nucor emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and a strong team culture across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling/planner for a manufacturing operation.

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

Production planning

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Nucor is seeking a Production Scheduler to create and maintain schedules balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory targets. This role collaborates with Operations, Commercial, Purchasing, and Finance to support on-time delivery and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has scheduling experience in manufacturing, ERP familiarity, and knowledge of inventory planning. Nucor emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and a strong team culture across the business.