Master Production Scheduler

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 7,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

 

Master Production Scheduler  -  BWX Technologies, Inc.  -  Barberton, OH

BWX Technologies is seeking an experienced and driven Master Production Scheduler to serve as the subject matter expert and technical lead within our scheduling department. This role supports the Scheduling Manager by driving process improvements, developing advanced tools, and optimizing site demand and capacity planning. While this position does not include direct reports, the ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to achieve financial, operational, and delivery targets. 

This is a high impact role for a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex scheduling challenges, we want to hear from you. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Scheduling and Planning:

• Develop and implement tactical scheduling plans with a focus on maximizing available labor and equipment resources to support load board execution within a 13-week horizon.  

• Lead site demand and capacity planning for created and released production orders within SAP. 

Capacity and Constraint Management: 

• Proactively identify short- and long-term manpower and work center constraints, providing actionable insights to mitigate risks. 

• Maintain and refine work center data to accurately reflect shop floor operations and capacity. 

Metrics and Reporting: 

• Create robust tools and dashboards to track performance, including earned hour analysis, load board targets, and program schedule goals. 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive business metrics and reporting systems to support data-driven decision-making. 

Process Improvement and Tool Development: 

• Champion the advancement of scheduling systems by refining current modules and supporting the implementation and testing of future scheduling tools. 

• Establish and document scheduling work instructions, ensuring consistency and operational excellence across the team. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert, influencing and guiding schedulers and cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals. 

• Re-direct scheduling objectives as necessary based on overall performance trends and unforeseen constraints.

Qualifications: 

Technical Expertise: 

• Strong analytical and technical skills, with experience in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data manipulation and analysis. 

• Advanced proficiency with SAP-PP/DS or similar MRP/ERP systems required; EVM experience is a plus. 

Leadership and Collaboration: