Production Scheduler

Position Production Scheduler Location Gary, IN Job ID 123 Openings 1 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M culture. Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for all manufacturing equipment and processing lines. Schedule/Coordinate production orders to maximize equipment utilization, minimize changeovers, and meet customer delivery requirements. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities change. Partner with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Leadership teams to keep operations aligned. Evaluate and implement schedule adjustments to accommodate customer requests and expedited orders. Communicate schedule changes effectively to Production, Sales, Purchasing, and Management teams. Manage raw material planning and expedite deliveries when needed. Track inventory levels and help prevent material shortages. Support customer commitments by providing accurate production and delivery information. Analyze production data and help drive continuous improvement. Balance workload across departments to ensure efficient plant operations. Respond promptly to sales inquiries regarding lead times, production capacity, material availability, and order status. Assist with the creation, maintenance, and auditing of production jobs within the ERP system. Verify production orders, routings, bill of materials, and job-related data for accuracy. Audit completed jobs to ensure proper material consumption, labor reporting, and inventory transactions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records. Basic math skills, including add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Strong verbal and written communication. Able to operate standard office machinery (computer, phone, fax, copy machine, etc.). Sufficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Able to speak, read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, government regulations documents written in English. Requires meeting strict deadlines, work with others in a group or team, coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities, work with external customers or the public. Qualifications Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred. 3+ years of production scheduling, planning, purchasing, inventory control, or manufacturing operations experience preferred. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Steel industry knowledge and experience, a plus. Physical Demands and Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr