Strategic Production Scheduler – Manufacturing

zekelman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan and profit-sharing

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Production Scheduler in Chicago, IL. You will supervise production planning, develop schedules, and coordinate manufacturing workflows to meet customer demand and operational goals.

Reporting to the Manager of Production Planning, you will drive weekly schedules, manage material availability, and optimize inventory while utilizing SAP and Excel. A strong candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management, material planning, and production reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule tube mill operations to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Develop and maintain weekly rolling and production schedules.
• Review raw material requirements against inventory and open purchase orders; expedite materials as needed.
• Prepare and schedule slit process orders for internal slitters and issue purchase orders for subcontracted slitting.
• Communicate daily with material suppliers and subcontract vendors regarding schedules, deliveries, and issues.
• Analyze customer demand versus mill capacity and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a liaison to the sales team by providing lead-time and material availability information.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to support production efficiency.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly mill reconciliations to ensure production, inventory, and material consumption records are accurate.
• Review and investigate inventory variances, production discrepancies, and transaction errors within SAP and other business systems.
• Maintain production planning records, reports, and documentation to support operational and inventory accuracy.
• Plan and schedule workflow across departments in alignment with manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Track project status, expedite delayed operations, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on production performance using material and production control systems.
• Prepare production and scheduling reports.
• Coordinate delivery and movement of critical materials, including transfers and conditional releases.
• Resolve discrepancy reports, vendor service requests, and material issues; initiate replacement orders as needed.
• Ensure alignment and clear communication of production status and planning objectives across stakeholders.

Skills

Production scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Production Scheduler in Chicago, IL. You will supervise production planning, develop schedules, and coordinate manufacturing workflows to meet customer demand and operational goals.

Reporting to the Manager of Production Planning, you will drive weekly schedules, manage material availability, and optimize inventory while utilizing SAP and Excel. A strong candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing and excellent communication skills.