PRODUCTION SCHEDULER I A

McElroy Metal Mill Inc•Bossier City, LA

54d

About The Position

McElroy Metal is hiring a Purlin Production Scheduler in Bossier City, Louisiana. This exempt position plans, organizes, and manages production of purlin sections to ensure timely delivery, resource availability, and cost-effective operations. The role reports to the Operations Manager and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in production planning software.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, material handling, and the construction supply chain.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Relevant education in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain.
Certifications such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or PMP.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for purlin sections, adjusting for demand forecasts, order priorities, and capacity constraints.
Ensure availability of raw materials, tools, and labor, and coordinate with procurement and logistics for timely material delivery.
Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to avoid delays.
Collaborate with sales, customer service, purchasing, engineering, and quality control to resolve issues such as material shortages, equipment failures, or design changes.
Analyze production specifications, plant capacity, and inventory levels to determine optimal manufacturing processes and resource allocation.
Prepare and present reports on production performance, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery rates; communicate schedule changes and potential issues to management and stakeholders.
Balance competing priorities, including minimizing costs, reducing changeover times, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program.
Comprehensive medical plan for full-time employees and their dependents.
Prescription card benefit.
Dental plan for regular full-time employees.
Life insurance at no cost to regular full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family members.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to regular full-time employees.
Educational Assistance Program.
401(k) Plan with a company match and profit-sharing plan.
Vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave for regular full-time employees.
Financial performance incentive programs.
In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities.