Production Scheduler

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Production Scheduler for our facility in Chicago, Illinois.

Reporting to the Manager of Production Planning, the Production Scheduler is responsible for supervising production planning activities, developing schedules, and coordinating manufacturing workflows to meet customer demand and operational goals.

We are looking for a driven professional who is interested in developing a long-term career with Atlas Tube and contributing to the continued success of our operations team.

Duties and Responsibilities Plan and schedule tube mill operations to meet production targets and customer demand

Develop and maintain weekly rolling and production schedules

Review raw material requirements against inventory and open purchase orders; expedite materials as needed

Prepare and schedule slit process orders for internal slitters and issue purchase orders for subcontracted slitting

Communicate daily with material suppliers and subcontract vendors regarding schedules, deliveries, and issues

Analyze customer demand versus mill capacity and recommend corrective actions

Serve as a liaison to the sales team by providing lead-time and material availability information

Monitor and control inventory levels to support production efficiency

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly mill reconciliations to ensure production, inventory, and material consumption records are accurate.undefined

Review and investigate inventory variances, production discrepancies, and transaction errors within SAP and other business systems.

Maintain production planning records, reports, and documentation to support operational and inventory accuracy.

Plan and schedule workflow across departments in alignment with manufacturing sequences and lead times

Track project status, expedite delayed operations, and adjust schedules as needed

Monitor, analyze, and report on production performance using material and production control systems

Prepare production and scheduling reports

Coordinate delivery and movement of critical materials, including transfers and conditional releases

Resolve discrepancy reports, vendor service requests, and material issues; initiate replacement orders as needed

Ensure alignment and clear communication of production status and planning objectives across stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Competencies Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Strong team player with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners

Excellent analytical and decision-making skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of SAP Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience with inventory management, material planning, and production reporting preferred.

What You’ll Get Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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