Purlin Production Scheduler

McElroy Metal•Bossier City, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

McElroy Metal has an opening for the position of Purlin Production Scheduler in Bossier City, LA. This exempt position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the production of purlin sections, ensuring timely delivery, resource availability, and cost-effective operations. The Purlin Production Scheduler reports to the Operations Manager.

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 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 (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain) and/or certifications (APICS, CPIM, CSCP, 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; coordinate with procurement and logistics for timely material delivery
Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to avoid delays
Work 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 such as minimizing costs, reducing changeover times, and maintaining optimal inventory levels

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program
Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
Prescription card benefit
Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
Educational Assistance Program
401(k) Plan, a company match and a 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