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.

• 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.

• 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:
  
  Proven ability to lead initiatives, influence cross‑functional teams, and drive results without direct managerial authority; strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, procurement, and operations teams.
• Problem‑Solving and Organization:
  Highly detail‑oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy in fast‑paced, demanding environments; excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive, self‑starting attitude.
• Experience and Credentials:
  Bachelor’s degree in operations management, supply chain, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience; 5–7 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role; APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE‑issued Security Clearance.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID‑19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID‑19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship (with no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company‑sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

• Security Clearance
• Nuclear Engineering
• SAP
• ERP
• Federal Government
• Government
• Engineering
• Technology