Basden Steel is hiring: Production Scheduler in Brookshire

Basden Steel Corporation is an AISC certified Steel company based in Burleson, TX. Utilizing our Texas and Oklahoma based plants and coupled with some of the industries most advanced equipment we provide structural steel services for Texas, Oklahoma and surrounding. Our business model, since the company was formed, has always been to deliver a turn-key steel package to our clients. "Seamless Service" has been our consistent motto. Our list of successfully completed projects ranges from Schools, Data Centers, Office, Industrial and Truss Heavy projects. We pride ourselves on our attention to the clients needs and fostering a cooperative effort to successfully complete project after project. When you look at the number of repeat clients we have our success speaks for itself.

Position Overview:

TheProduction Schedulerplays a crucial role in ensuring that fabrication processes run smoothly and efficiently and reports to the VP Production. Here are some key responsibilities and qualifications for this role:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedulesto meet production department delivery requirements and optimize the companys productive capacity.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and purchasing teamsto adjust production schedules and meet production goals.
• Monitor production progress,track actuals against planned, and make routine reports to production department managers.
• Work with VP Production and Director of Production Planning to resolve any potential delaysand update schedules based on changes in availability of raw materials and capacity constraints.
• Ensure all necessary resources(labor, materials, machinery) are available for production.
• Communicate with management and stakeholdersabout the status of production schedules and potential issues and to get input to scheduling efforts. Lead regular and ad-hoc meetings to review schedule with stakeholders.
• Optimize production operationsfor maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:Prefer an associate degree in business administration, management, production, or a related field. Experience can be substituted for degree.
• Experience:Minimum 3 years experience as a Production Scheduler, Planner, or similar role in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Travel: Some travel will be required up to 15%
• Work Schedule: 8am to 4:30pm daily (flexible), M-F, may be expected to work additional hours and weekends as required for successful completion of duties and assigned tasks
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities, both spoken and written.
  • Proficiency in Tekla EPM or other structural steel MRP systems a plus
  • Excellent decision-making skills in a fast-paced and ever-changing production environmentcandidate will be expected to reprioritize scheduled tasks and reassign work to maintain maximum efficiency in four shops
  • Strong analytical skills required to assess schedule impacts, diagnose schedule slippage, and analyze labor budget overruns.
  • Ability to work independentlycandidate will be expected to develop their own routing and follow it regularly. Must be able to respectfully explain and defend scheduling decisions.

Skills:

• Scheduling Skills:Creating effective schedules and timelines.
• Organizational Skills:Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Time-Management Skills:Ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Multitasking Skills:Handling multiple tasks efficiently.
• Computer Competency:Proficient with MS Project software and other applications. Primavera is an acceptable alternative.