Production Scheduler

About the role

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.

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.
• 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships