Production Scheduler
Altavista, VA
Full Time
Entry Level
Do you want to take your next step in a rewarding career being a part of supplying major brands across the country and helping to protect our troops? Do you want to work for an innovative company that is building towards the future? Come work with us!
BGF Industries is an historical leader in technical textile materials, providing our employees with the opportunity to support some of the world’s largest and most critical industries. From automotive and electric vehicle insulation to surfboard glass, ballistic armor and aerospace composites, we continue to invest in ourselves, expanding our capabilities to constantly enter new industries and improve on existing textile technology. At BGF, we value our employees and care about their interests, enabling well-rounded industry education, and providing an inclusive culture that is intellectual, challenging and all-around positive.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plans and schedules assigned production area(s) to meet customer demand. Collaborates with Demand Planning, Production, Purchasing, and any other needed areas to ensure accurate dates are established, raw materials are available, and production schedules are met. Monitor available capacity and communicate any constraints to the interested parties.
*This job is onsite each day in our Altavista, VA location
*No relocation or sponsorship at this time.
*BGF Industries, Inc does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at BGF Industries, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of BGF Industries, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BGF Industries, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your cooperation.
BGF Industries is an historical leader in technical textile materials, providing our employees with the opportunity to support some of the world’s largest and most critical industries. From automotive and electric vehicle insulation to surfboard glass, ballistic armor and aerospace composites, we continue to invest in ourselves, expanding our capabilities to constantly enter new industries and improve on existing textile technology. At BGF, we value our employees and care about their interests, enabling well-rounded industry education, and providing an inclusive culture that is intellectual, challenging and all-around positive.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plans and schedules assigned production area(s) to meet customer demand. Collaborates with Demand Planning, Production, Purchasing, and any other needed areas to ensure accurate dates are established, raw materials are available, and production schedules are met. Monitor available capacity and communicate any constraints to the interested parties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Senior Master Production Scheduler |
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: | ||
* | 1. | Schedule assigned production departments utilizing raw/input materials, available operators, and available equipment. |
* | 2. | Verify raw material availability to meet schedule requirements. Enter Distribution Orders (DO) between warehouses to ensure no production wait time. Order any support materials necessary to meet schedule requirements (e.g. reeds). |
* | 3. | Utilize M3 (MRP system) to generate production schedules, distribution orders, calculate MRP, any other function deemed necessary to meet customer demand and delivery dates. |
* | 4. | Advise and document to departments and manager any changes or issues that may develop. |
* * | 5. 6. | Maintain collaborative relationships with Demand Planning, peer Schedulers, Purchasing, and all plant personnel. Participate in and drive continuous improvement in the area of Scheduling and assigned areas. |
7. | Other duties as directed by Manager. | |
* The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Essential functions are designated with an asterisk in the Job Responsibilities Section. |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||
ACTIVITY | FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION | ||||
( | X | ) | STANDING | - | May be up to 10 hours per day on wood or concrete floor. |
( | X | ) | SITTING | - | As required to perform assigned task. Frequency may be up to 50 times per shift. May be continuous sitting for 10 hours per shift. |
( | X | ) | MOVING | - | Throughout department, may also be requested to visit other departments or to conduct official business as directed by job or by immediate manager. Frequency may be up to 16 times per shift and travel may be up to 1200 feet in one direction. |
( | X | ) | CLIMBING | - | As required to move from one level to another. Frequency depends on assignment, but may be up to 30 times per shift. Required to climb stairs. |
( | X | ) | LIFTING | - | Some lifting may be required up to 20 lbs. |
( | X | ) | PUSHING/PULLING | - | File drawers throughout day. |
( | X | ) | REACHING | - | Reaching to perform task at hand throughout day. Mainly paperwork and may be up to 1000 times per day. |
( | X | ) | VISUAL ACUITY | - | Preparing data and entering information into computer. Minimum of 20/40 correctable eyesight. |
( | X | ) | BENDING/STOOPING | - | Depending on job assignment, the frequency may be up to 100 times per shift performing general office duties. |
( | X | ) | HEARING | - | Adequate to communicate over the phone |
( | ) | OTHER | - |
ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY RISK REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to fiberglass, fly, dust, finishing fumes or other chemicals. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required, based on job assignment. |
PREREQUISITES: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Knowledge of personal computer and other office equipment. |
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: Required to learn various software on the personal computer. Work with ERP/MRP – M3/Infor. |
ASSESSMENTS: Medical |
*This job is onsite each day in our Altavista, VA location
*No relocation or sponsorship at this time.
*BGF Industries, Inc does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at BGF Industries, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of BGF Industries, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BGF Industries, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your cooperation.
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