Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Build and maintain the production schedule for six processing machines, including coil cutting and finishing work such as cut to length, shear, saw, polishing, and PVC application.
2. Enter internal processing orders in the company system using specifications provided by Inventory Planning and other authorized teams; check entries for completeness and accuracy.
3. Review customer orders, stock replenishment, and transfer orders to Tampa. Distinguish customer committed work from stock work and sequence jobs according to business priorities and due dates.
4. Coordinate daily with the Production Manager and shop team to understand machine availability, staffing, shift coverage, processing constraints, and expected throughput.
5. Plan workable job sequences based on material type, gauge, dimensions, machine capabilities, changeovers, and other production considerations.
6. Reassess the schedule as new orders, urgent needs, capacity changes, or delays arise. Communicate changes and expected completion timing to Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Inventory Planning, and Production.
7. Track scheduled work through completion, identify potential bottlenecks or missed commitments, and escalate conflicts or capacity concerns to the General Manager and Production Manager.
8. Maintain accurate scheduling records and support improvements to order flow and equipment utilization.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling, order coordination, manufacturing administration, or a related role preferred. Experience in a metals service center is a plus.
• Ability to analyze competing priorities, production capacity, and order requirements and revise plans promptly when conditions change.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow through in a high volume environment.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work closely with sales, inventory, and shop personnel.
• Comfort using order entry or ERP systems and standard office software; ability to learn equipment and material specific scheduling rules.

About Us

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

About the Team

At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need any time, anywhere and from a single source. Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in-house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice.

Job Info

• Job Identification 225860
• Job Category Production
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 3635 Francis Circle, Alpharetta, GA, 30004, US
• Legal Employer Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc.