Production Scheduler

As a Production Scheduler, you will play a central role in managing the short-term scheduling of materials required for efficient steel mill operations. Working as part of a dedicated team of four planner/schedulers within the Shipping and Planning Department at our Stegra facility, you will coordinate closely with production planning, the commercial team, and mill managers. Your primary focus will be ensuring a continuous material flow by planning production on a daily and weekly basis, enabling smooth execution and delivery in a dynamic industrial environment paired with a strong focus on data analytics. Key responsibilities · Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily and weekly production of the company’s steel products. · Evaluate raw material availability and equipment readiness to ensure smooth production operations. · Monitor and control production-related costs to stay within set budgets. · Report production progress, disruptions, and operational challenges to upper management. · Collaborate with key departments including production planning, commercial teams, and mill management. · Respond to production issues by initiating corrective actions and minimizing downtime. · Identify and implement methods to enhance productivity and reduce production costs. · Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department. · Complete all tasks as directed by the manager and fulfill all assigned responsibilities. Requirements · Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree or related technical field or any other related field including data analytics. Experience · Demonstrated experience in an industrial environment Competences and skills · Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. · Effective interpersonal skills to work across multiple departments and organizational levels. · Skilled in time management, organization, and working under deadline pressure. · Solid analytical and mathematical capabilities. Personal qualities · Proactive, organized, and detail oriented. · Collaborative and team minded. · Problem solver with a strong sense of accountability. · Adaptable and able to manage dynamic scheduling challenges. Other abilities · Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, high-paced industrial environment with exposure to noise, heat, dust, and demanding conditions. · Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, steel-toe boots, and safety glasses. · Capable of navigating industrial plant sites, including climbing, working at heights, accessing confined spaces, and moving around equipment and structures. · Ability to work rotating shifts.