Production Scheduler 2

Nucor•Blytheville, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Production Scheduler 2 is to lead and coordinate the production schedule of Nucor Steel Arkansas to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery. This position builds upon the foundational responsibilities of the Production Scheduler 1 by requiring deeper operational knowledge, increased ownership of forecasting, and stronger integration with both commercial and operational teams. The Production Scheduler 2 will collaborate with planning, sales, maintenance, and operations teams to guide and execute mill strategy while optimizing inventory levels and product mix across all business units. This role requires advanced cross-functional coordination to proactively manage production constraints, improve scheduling performance, and resolve complex scheduling challenges. Additionally, this position will play an active role in production forecasting, supporting both operational execution and commercial commitments. The Production Scheduler 2 will provide accurate reporting, forecasts, and estimated completion dates to stakeholders across the division. 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.

Requirements

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Production scheduling experience or experience in steel manufacturing
Experience using Excel and other Microsoft products
Minimum of 5 years of experience in scheduling or equivalent job-related experience
Basic understanding of core production processes, including Hot Mill and both Cold Mills
Working knowledge of sales practices and order entry procedures
Actively participates in production forecasting to support operational and commercial objectives

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience
Power BI experience
Familiarity with NSAR specific products and processes
Advanced Degree in Supply Chain or commensurate experience

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the production schedule of Nucor Steel Arkansas to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with planning, sales, maintenance, and operations teams to guide and execute mill strategy.
Optimize inventory levels and product mix across all business units.
Proactively manage production constraints, improve scheduling performance, and resolve complex scheduling challenges.
Play an active role in production forecasting, supporting both operational execution and commercial commitments.
Provide accurate reporting, forecasts, and estimated completion dates to stakeholders across the division.
Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.